HAR §17-1719.1-11. Income requirements

(a) The applicable standards of assistance for participation under this chapter are set forth under chapter 17-1719. (b) An individual who meets the requirements of more than one standard of assistance shall have eligibility determined based on the standard of assistance that would be most beneficial to the individual. (c) Countable income, as set forth in chapter 17- 1724.1, after allowable disregards and exemptions, shall be compared to the standards of assistance set forth under chapter 17-1719. 1719.1-3 UNOFFICIAL (d) An individual applying for medical assistance under this chapter shall not be required to apply for or receive SSI. (e) If an individual’s income exceeds the applicable standards of assistance set forth under chapter 17-1719, the provisions relating to an individual with excess income described in chapter 1730.1 shall apply. (f) An individual who is requesting or receiving coverage of long-term care services shall be subject to chapter 17-1724.1, subchapter 8. [Eff 02/27/15 ] (Auth: HRS §§346-14, 346-53) (Imp: HRS §346-53)