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HI Rev Stat § 346-44 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-44 Recovery of public assistance overpayments.

  §346-44 Recovery of public assistance overpayments. All overpayments of public assistance funds, including but not limited to overissuances of financial assistance, food stamp bonuses under a food stamp plan, medicaid assistance, and incorrect vendor payments in behalf of a recipient, shall constitute a debt due and owing to the department by the recipient of such overpayments. In addition to the remedies elsewhere prescribed in this chapter for the recovery of assistance fraudulently obtained, recovery of all overpayments will be made to the extent allowable by federal regulations.  The department shall promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations as may be necessary to effect the maximum recovery of public assistance overpayments, including but not limited to the reduction of future public assistance grants. Departmental rules and regulations for the recovery of overpayments shall prescribe procedures for recourse to the civil courts when required, the filing of liens against the real property of overpaid recipients, and the filing of claims against the estate of a deceased recipient who has received overpayments which have not been recovered. Nothing in this section shall preclude the director of human services from promulgating procedures for waiving the recovery of overpayments in cases of bona fide hardship or where the costs of recovery would exceed the amount expected to be recovered. [L 1979, c 63, §1; am L 1987, c 339, §4]
HI Rev Stat § 346-45 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-45 Confidentiality of court records.

  §346-45 Confidentiality of court records. (a) The court shall maintain records of all adult protective proceedings under this chapter. All court documents and records pertaining to the action or proceeding shall be subject to inspection only by the vulnerable adult, and the vulnerable adult's guardian, conservator, their respective attorneys, the guardian ad litem of the vulnerable adult, and the other parties and their respective attorneys or guardians ad litem.  (b) All other requests for information contained in the confidential record shall be made in writing and shall include the reasons for the request and how the information is to be used and may be granted by the court for good cause. [L 1989, c 381, §2; am L 1990, c 144, §1 and c 234, §9; am L 1992, c 62, §1; am L 2004, c 161, §36; am L 2008, c 154, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 346-46 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-46 Certified nurse aides; training programs and recertification.

  §346-46 Certified nurse aides; training programs and recertification. The director shall:  (1) Approve training programs for nurse aides and ensure that the training programs comply with all applicable federal and state requirements;  (2) Approve and arrange for the recertification process for nurse aides who work in medicare or medicaid certified nursing facilities;  (3) Approve and arrange for the recertification process for nurse aides who work in state-licensed or state-certified health care settings; and  (4) Require recertification not less than every two years. The number of continuing education hours required for recertification shall not exceed twenty-four hours, except as specified by federal law. [L 2007, c 226, pt of §3; am L 2009, c 108, §2] Cross References  For related provisions, see §321-13.5 and chapter 457A.
HI Rev Stat § 346-47 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-47 REPEALED.

  §346-47 REPEALED. L 2016, c 21, §5.
HI Rev Stat § 346-48 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-48 Coverage of ground ambulance services.

  §346-48 Coverage of ground ambulance services. Beginning on January 1, 2020, the State's medicaid programs:  (1) May provide coverage for ground ambulance services pursuant to part XVIII of chapter 321; and  (2) May provide coverage for health care provided by emergency medical services personnel, pursuant to part XVIII of chapter 321; provided that implementation of this section is dependent on approval by the United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. [L 2019, c 140, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 346-51.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-51.5 Expenditure of temporary assistance for needy families funds.

  §346-51.5 Expenditure of temporary assistance for needy families funds. (a) Funds received by the State under the temporary assistance for needy families program block grant shall be subject to appropriation by the legislature and shall not be expended by the department without a legislative appropriation.  (b) No later than thirty days before the convening of each regular session, the department shall submit to the legislature:  (1) A plan, developed in consultation with temporary assistance for needy families program heads of households and other community members familiar with such families' situations and needs, that:  (A) Details how the funds received under the temporary assistance for needy families program shall be expended; and  (B) Describes the desired outcomes from the expenditure of the funds;  (2) A report about the continuing strategic planning process, with the assistance of the financial assistance advisory council, to:  (A) Involve the community in planning for the future use of temporary assistance for needy families funds; and  (B) Set annual goals and outcomes for existing and new programs receiving temporary assistance for needy families funds,  pursuant to section 346-14.5; and  (3) A report on the effectiveness and level of success in reaching the desired outcomes under:  (A) Paragraphs (1) and (2); and  (B) Programs from the previous two fiscal years using temporary assistance for needy families funds.  (c) During the interim following the regular session of 2006 and thereafter when the legislature is not in session, the department may receive and expend federal funds related to the temporary assistance for needy families program pursuant to [section] 346-8, subject to approval by the governor, which are supplemental to the temporary assistance for needy families block grant or are obtained competitively under the temporary assistance for needy families program. The department shall submit to the legislature a report no later than twenty days before the convening of each regular session regarding:  (1) Any funds received and expended;  (2) The purposes for which the funds were expended; and  (3) Outcomes achieved, pursuant to this section. [L 2006, c 302, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 346-52 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-52 Aged, blind, and permanently and totally disabled persons; eligibility for assistance.

  §346-52 Aged, blind, and permanently and totally disabled persons; eligibility for assistance. A person shall be eligible for public assistance who meets the requirements established by the federal supplemental security income program or its successor agency, provided the person is also determined needy in accordance with state standards. [L 1975, c 145, pt of §1(3); gen ch 1985]
HI Rev Stat § 346-53.2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-53.2 Temporary assistance for needy families; funding and programs; public comment.

  §346-53.2 Temporary assistance for needy families; funding and programs; public comment. (a) The department, to the extent allowed under section 346-10, shall make all data relating to temporary assistance for needy families funds available to the senate and house of representatives committees having primary jurisdiction over fiscal, health, and human services issues, upon request. The committees shall jointly evaluate the implementation of the state temporary assistance for needy [families] program and program expenditures and make annual recommendations for appropriations.  (b) The legislature may conduct hearings to receive public comment relating to the implementation of the state temporary assistance for needy families program and the optimal expenditure of program funds. The legislature shall determine the number and timing of hearings to be held; provided that if hearings are held, no fewer than one hearing on each island of the State shall be held annually; provided further that the senate and house of representatives committees having primary jurisdiction over fiscal, health, and human services matters shall jointly conduct the public hearings. [L 2005, c 165, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 346-53.3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-53.3 Temporary assistance for needy families and food stamps for individuals with a felony conviction which has as an element the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance.

  §346-53.3 Temporary assistance for needy families and food stamps for individuals with a felony conviction which has as an element the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance. Section 115(a) of Public Law 104-193 shall not apply in Hawaii to persons who are complying with treatment or who have not refused or failed to comply with treatment. [L 1997, c 128, §2; am L 1999, c 27, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 346-53.4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-53.4 Reimbursement to expanded adult residential care home operators.

  §346-53.4 Reimbursement to expanded adult residential care home operators. Qualified expanded adult residential care home operators under section 321-15.62 who accept residents certified by the department as requiring skilled nursing facility level care shall be reimbursed based on the severity of the resident's disability. [L 1998, c 132, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 346-53.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-53.5 REPEALED. L 1993, c 148, §2.

  §346-53.5 REPEALED. L 1993, c 148, §2.
HI Rev Stat § 346-53.6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-53.6 Federally qualified health centers; rural health clinics; reimbursement.

  §346-53.6 Federally qualified health centers; rural health clinics; reimbursement. (a) Notwithstanding any law or waiver to the contrary, federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics, as defined in section 1905(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.), shall be reimbursed in accordance with section 1902(bb) of the Social Security Act, as that section was originally added in 2000 by section 702(b) of Public Law 106-554 and as amended in 2001 by section 2(b)(1) of Public Law 107-121, and services of federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics shall remain mandatory services as provided in sections 1902(a)(10)(A) and 1905(a)(2)(B) and (C) of the Social Security Act.  (b) Reimbursement rates paid to federally qualified health centers may be adjusted if costs exceed 1.75 per cent for changes related to the intensity, duration, or amount of service provided, facilities, regulatory requirements, or other extraordinary circumstances; provided that the federally qualified health center shall submit to the department an adjusted cost report covering a period of the previous two years. The director shall review the filing within a period of sixty days. The period may be extended by the director for an additional period not to exceed thirty days upon written notice to the filer. A filing shall be deemed to be approved unless disapproved by the director within the initial filing period or any extension thereof.   (c) The State may terminate the reimbursement methodology set forth in this section only in the event that changes in the relevant sections of the Social Security Act prohibit this reimbursement methodology. [L 2006, c 297, §2] Note  L 2006, c 297, §3 provides:  "SECTION 3. The department of health shall provide resources to nonprofit, community-based health care providers for direct medical care for the uninsured, including primary medical, dental, behavioral health care, and ancillary services, including education, follow-up, and outreach, and pharmacy services. Distribution of funds may be on a "per visit" basis, taking into consideration need on all islands."
HI Rev Stat § 346-53.8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-53.8 Kahuku medical center.

  §346-53.8 Kahuku medical center. [Section repealed June 30, 2023. L 2013, c 143, §4.] The Kahuku medical center is designated as a rural hospital for the purpose of qualifying as a critical access hospital. [L 2013, c 143, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 346-53.61 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-53.61 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approval.

 [ §346-53.61] Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approval. The department shall implement sections 346-53.62, 346-53.63, and 346-53.64, subject to approval of the Hawaii medicaid state plan by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. L Sp 2008, c 8, pt of §2 Note  Section effective upon approval of the Hawaii medicaid state plan by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. L Sp 2008, c 8, §9.
HI Rev Stat § 346-53.65 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-53.65 Appeal.

  §346-53.65 Appeal. A federally qualified health center or rural health clinic may appeal a decision made by the department if the medicaid impact is $10,000 or more, whereupon the opportunity for an administrative hearing under chapter 91 shall be afforded. Any federally qualified health center or rural health clinic aggrieved by the final decision and order shall be entitled to judicial review in accordance with chapter 92 or may submit the matter to binding arbitration pursuant to chapter 658A. [L Sp 2008, c 8, pt of §2] Note  Section effective upon approval of the Hawaii medicaid state plan by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. L Sp 2008, c 8, §9.
HI Rev Stat § 346-54 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-54 Report to the legislature.

  §346-54 Report to the legislature. On or before January 1 of odd-numbered years the director shall submit a report to the legislature concerning the adequacy of the assistance allowance established by this chapter.  In addition, should general fund expenditures for financial assistance and medical payment increase at a rate greater than the rate of increase in general fund tax revenues in any fiscal year, the director shall report such increases to the legislature and make cost control recommendations that will control increases in general fund public assistance expenditures. Cost control recommendations shall include, but not be limited to, the following:  (1) Changes in eligibility standards;  (2) Adjustments to the assistance allowance;  (3) Alternatives to financial assistance for meeting the needs essential to maintaining an adequate standard of living; and  (4) Adjustments to medical payment fees and levels of service. [L 1975, c 145, pt of §1(3); am L 1978, c 104, §2; am L 1979, c 52, §4; am L 1987, c 344, §3; am L 1988, c 327, §3] Revision Note  In the second paragraph, (1) to (4) reformatted as paragraphs (1) to (4) and punctuation changed pursuant to §23G-15.
HI Rev Stat § 346-55 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-55 REPEALED.

  §346-55 REPEALED. L 1983, c 196, §3.
HI Rev Stat § 346-55.1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-55.1 Visitation, custody, and support when public assistance paid.

  §346-55.1 Visitation, custody, and support when public assistance paid. Whenever public assistance is paid to or for the benefit of any dependent child, the existence or enforcement of a duty of support owed by a noncustodial parent to such child shall not be affected by a failure or refusal by the custodial parent to implement any right as to custody or visitation granted by a court to the noncustodial parent. [L 1983, c 66, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 346-55.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-55.5 REPEALED.

  §346-55.5 REPEALED. L 1986, c 332, §24.
HI Rev Stat § 346-56 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-56 State reimbursement.

  §346-56 State reimbursement. The department of human services shall comply with all federal requirements pertaining to methods and standards of administration and shall make such rules and regulations and follow such procedures as may be required for the receipt from the federal government of grants or grants-in-aid for public assistance and such administrative costs as are provided in connection therewith. [L 1975, c 145, pt of §1(3); am L 1987, c 339, §4] Case Notes  Under federal regulations, income tax refund is not "income" for determining need for benefits. 396 F. Supp. 375 (1975).
HI Rev Stat § 346-57 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-57 Loans to applicants for federal supplemental security income.

  §346-57 Loans to applicants for federal supplemental security income. Notwithstanding any laws to the contrary, the department of human services may, out of its operating funds, make loans to any person eligible for public assistance as provided in this chapter who is an applicant for benefits under the federal supplemental security income program or its successor agency subject to the following conditions:  (1) The Federal Bureau of Supplemental Security Income has denied applicant's request for advance payment or finding of presumptive eligibility for supplemental security income;  (2) The loan or loans shall be for a period not to exceed the action of the Federal Bureau of Supplemental Security Income approving or disapproving assistance under its program;  (3) The loan or loans shall bear no interest;  (4) The loan or loans shall not exceed the amount of assistance otherwise available to the applicant under this chapter;  (5) The loan or loans shall be repaid by the applicant out of the retroactive supplemental security income payments, provided that nothing herein shall restrict the federal government from making direct payments to the State for such loan or loans, and provided further that the loan or loans shall be discharged and no repayment shall be required from an applicant whose application for federal supplemental security income assistance has been disapproved;  (6) The applicant shall not be eligible for financial assistance by the department, provided that the applicant shall become eligible for such assistance upon disapproval of the application for federal supplemental security income assistance. [L 1975, c 145, pt of §1(3); am L 1979, c 52, §5; gen ch 1985; am L 1987, c 339, §4]
HI Rev Stat § 346-57.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-57.5 Interim assistance reimbursement special fund.

  §346-57.5 Interim assistance reimbursement special fund. (a) There is established in the state treasury the interim assistance reimbursement special fund, to be administered by the department, into which shall be deposited:  (1) Moneys received from the federal government pursuant to section 346-57;  (2) Appropriations made by the legislature to the fund;  (3) Any interest that accrues upon the balance in the fund; and  (4) Any other revenues designated for the fund.  (b) Moneys in the interim assistance reimbursement special fund shall be used for:  (1) State-funded financial assistance payments; and  (2) Programs that support and assist recipients to qualify for supplemental security income.  (c) All unencumbered and unexpended moneys in excess of $3,000,000 in the interim assistance reimbursement special fund shall lapse to the credit of the general fund. Upon dissolution of the special fund, any unencumbered and unexpended moneys remaining on balance in the fund shall lapse to the credit of the general fund.  (d) Moneys in the interim assistance reimbursement special fund may be used for general assistance to households without minor dependents; provided that these moneys shall not be considered by the director in determining the general assistance allowance as set forth in section 346-53(b).  (e) The department shall submit a report to the legislature detailing the amount of, and reason for, any expenditure from the interim assistance reimbursement special fund within ten business days of the expenditure. [L 2015, c 196, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 346-58 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-58 REPEALED.

  §346-58 REPEALED. L 1976, c 150, §3.
HI Rev Stat § 346-59.2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 20. Social Services|346. Department of Human Services|346-59.2 Comprehensive breast and cervical cancer control program.

 §346-59.2 Comprehensive breast and cervical cancer control program. (a) There is established the comprehensive breast and cervical cancer control program, to be administered by the department of human services in collaboration with the department of health, to assist women who have been diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer by the Hawaii comprehensive breast and cervical cancer control program, but who are not eligible for federally-funded medicaid coverage as provided by the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act of 2000.  (b) Under the comprehensive breast and cervical cancer control program, the department of human services shall provide state-funded medical assistance, as appropriated by the legislature, to women who are diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer through the Hawaii comprehensive breast and cervical cancer control program, but who are not eligible for federal medicaid coverage; provided that the person either:  (1) Is a resident alien of Hawaii who is not eligible for medicaid; or  (2) Would be eligible under medicaid except that the person has health care coverage that specifically does not provide coverage for cancer treatment.  (c) The department of health shall work collaboratively with the department of human services to assist in and support the screening, education, and outreach process regardless of a woman's eligibility for medicaid coverage.  (d) Under the comprehensive breast and cervical cancer control program, the department of health shall provide state-funded medical assistance, as funded by the legislature, to:  (1) Screen women for breast and cervical cancer;  (2) Educate women regarding the risks associated with breast and cervical cancer; and  (3) Provide outreach to women who are at risk for breast and cervical cancer.  [(e)] The department of health and the department of human services shall submit an annual report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session on the expenditure of all funds for the comprehensive breast and cervical cancer control program. [L 2001, c 278, §2; am L 2008, c 52, § §2, 4] Revision Note  Subsection (e) was codified to this section pursuant to §23G-15.