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