Current through September, 2024
Section 17-1418-4 - Eligibility requirements(a) In order to be eligible for adult foster care services, the individual shall meet one of the following requirements: (1) Income maintenance status as specified in section 17-1416-20(2) (A); or(2) Without regard to income status for individuals who require protective services as specified in section 17-1416-20(2)(B). When the department determines that protection is no longer needed as specified in section 17-1421-15, the recipient shall be assisted to apply for adult foster care services, and eligibility shall be established as specified in paragraph (1).(b) In addition to meeting categorical eligibility requirements specified in subsection (a) , the individual shall meet the following program eligibility requirements: (1) The individual requesting placement services shall: (A) Need assistance with placement; and(B) Have no other agency or resource available to provide the needed service; or(2) The individual requesting case management services shall: (A) Be a domiciliary care home resident;(B) Need assistance with adjustment problems to maintain the placement; and(C) Have no other agency or resource available to provide the needed service.[Eff 6/29/92; am and comp 4/17/95; am 10/28/95; comp 12/5/97; comp 1/23/03] (Auth: HRS §§ 346-14, 346-53) (Imp: HRS §§ 346-14, 346-53)