The administrator, bureau of vocational rehabilitation, shall develop and implement a workers' personal care assistance program for persons with severe physical disabilities. Upon application to the administrator, subsidies shall be made to eligible persons for the purpose of employing personal care attendants. An eligible person shall receive a maximum amount of $7,300 per year. Persons who receive reduced subsidies pursuant to RSA 200-C:11 shall pay a portion of the cost of their personal care services. The administrator may develop and maintain a list of personal care attendants available to be hired by persons with severe physical disabilities. The administrator may contract with centers for independent living and community-based nonprofit agencies to provide services pursuant to this section.
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