HAR §17-1719.1-13. Application periods

(a) The department shall begin receiving applications for state medical assistance under this chapter starting on the effective date of this chapter, and may stop accepting applications pursuant to subsection (d). (b) After the initial application period under subsection (a) is closed, the department shall accept applications under this chapter only during an announced open application period. (c) Prior to the start of an open application period, the department shall issue a public notice at least once statewide announcing the start of an open application period. 1719.1-4 UNOFFICIAL (d) The department may close the initial application period, or any subsequent open application period, by issuing a public notice once statewide at least thirty days prior to the date the application period will be closed. Applications received by the department after the open application period has ended shall be denied. (e) The restriction on submission of an application under subsection (b) shall not apply to an individual who loses eligibility under the Children Group as a result of reaching age nineteen years or under the Pregnant Women Group as a result of reaching the end of the post-partum period, and who is eligible under this chapter. (f) Upon adoption of this chapter, an individual receiving state medical assistance as an aged, blind or disabled individual shall be deemed eligible under this chapter. [Eff 02/27/15 ] (Auth: HRS §346-14) (Imp: HRS §346-14)