Haw. Code R. § 17-1421-5

Current through November, 2024
Section 17-1421-5 - Authorization for service
(a) Protective services shall be authorized for vulnerable adults following a referral or request for protective services.
(b) The department shall document the referral or request on a prescribed department form.
(c) Subject to the availability of funds, payment for protective service resources shall be authorized for each protective service incident when:
(1) The vulnerable adult meets the eligibility requirements specified in section 17-1421-3;
(2) The department determines that protective service resources are necessary and appropriate for the vulnerable adult; and
(3) No other method of payment is available such as medicaid assistance or purchase of service.
(d) Payment for the provision of services not provided directly by the department shall be at a rate specified by the department and shall be authorized for a period not to exceed forty-five calendar days.
(e) The department shall give written notice to the recipient of service prior to initiating action to terminate, suspend, or reduce authorized services in accordance with section 17-1416-44.

Haw. Code R. § 17-1421-5

[Eff 6/29/92; am and comp OCT 30 2009] (Auth: HRS §§ 346-14, 346-253) (Imp: HRS § 346-14)