DHHS to face federal trial in November over Choices for Independence program, judge announces

By: William Skipworth

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 413

Last Updated: 1 day, 11 hours ago

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A federal judge is set to weigh in on whether New Hampshire’s at-home care program for the elderly and people with physical disabilities is so lackluster it violates federal laws meant to protect people from institutionalization.

On Wednesday, Judge Paul Barbadoro of the U.S. District Court of New Hampshire scheduled a trial to begin Nov. 9 in what has been a yearslong legal battle between the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services and …

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