Section 11-175-25 - Changes or reductions in Services In the event of budget restrictions, budget reductions, reductions in force, or similar measures limiting the department's available resources, the director may change or reduce Community mental health Services. The following are among the criteria to be considered:
(1) Whether the service is required by Statute or rule ;(2) Whether the service is a minimum level of accessible Services;(3) The role of the service in the statewide plan;(4) The need for the service, including the severity of the condition it serves;(5) The effectiveness of the service;(6) The cost of the service compared with its benefit;(7) Whether the service is or will be duplicated elsewhere in the department's programs;(8) The availability of the service through other sources, including but not limited to other government entities, and private or public insurance plans;(9) Whether providers are available to provide the Services; or(10) Any other relevant criteria.[Eff DEC 16 2010] (Auth: HRS § 334-9) (Imp.: HRS § 334-3)