Section 17-1736-4 - Medical care resources affecting freedom of choice(a) A client who has pre-paid or earned health benefits shall utilize these benefits before utilizing medical assistance payments.(b) A client may be encouraged but shall not be required to utilize public and private health resources available to groups meeting financial and eligibility standards.[Eff 08/01/94] (Auth: HRS § 346-14) (Imp: 42 C.F.R. §433.135 )