New Hampshire Disability Resources

If you just got hurt on the job, received a diagnosis, or need to understand what New Hampshire offers for people with disabilities, this page covers the major programs and how to access them.

Workers' Compensation

The New Hampshire Department of Labor, Workers' Compensation Division handles claims.

1. Report the injury to your employer immediately.
2. Seek medical treatment -- you may choose your own doctor.
3. File a claim if benefits are denied.

• Notify your employer within 2 years.
• File a formal claim within 3 years.

• Phone: 603-271-3176
• Web: nh.gov/labor/workers-comp

State Disability Programs

New Hampshire does not have a state disability insurance program. Apply through federal SSDI/SSI.

Medicaid

New Hampshire Medicaid is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services.

• Online at nheasy.nh.gov
• By phone: 1-844-275-3447

Vocational Rehabilitation

• Phone: 603-271-3471
• Web: education.nh.gov/partners/vocational-rehabilitation

Disability Rights

• Phone: 603-228-0432 / 1-800-834-1721
• Web: drcnh.org

Veterans Services

The New Hampshire Division of Veterans Services provides state-level assistance.

• Phone: 603-624-9230 / 1-800-622-9230
• Web: nh.gov/veterans

State Employment Protections

New Hampshire has the New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination, which prohibits disability discrimination for employers with 6 or more employees.

• NH Commission for Human Rights: 603-271-2767
• Web: nh.gov/hrc

Key Contacts

| Agency | Phone | Website | |--------|-------|---------| | Workers' Compensation Division | 603-271-3176 | nh.gov/labor | | Medicaid | 1-844-275-3447 | nheasy.nh.gov | | Vocational Rehabilitation | 603-271-3471 | education.nh.gov | | Disability Rights Center | 1-800-834-1721 | drcnh.org | | Commission for Human Rights | 603-271-2767 | nh.gov/hrc | | Social Security Administration | 1-800-772-1213 | ssa.gov |