HAR §17-1722-37. Limitations of coverage

(a) Eligible pensioners and pensioners' spouses shall be entitled to all health care coverage provided to medical assistance recipients, except for: (1) Payment of health insurance premiums payments, including that of medicare; and (2) Coverage of the portion of medical care expenses paid by a third party. (b) Medical payments assistance for services covered by the department's medical assistance program shall be made available to eligible pensioners and pensioners' eligible spouses conditioned upon prior authorization for certain elective medical services, third party resources, and established payment UNOFFICIAL 1722-13 practices in the medical assistance program. [Eff 08/01/94 ] (Auth: HRS §346-l4) (Imp: HRS §88-4) §l7-1722-38 Application for payment of medical services. (a) A pensioner or a surviving spouse shall sign an application form as a condition for approval of the application. (b) A relative, friend, or a designee may be asked to complete and sign the application form on behalf of a pensioner or spouse when the pensioner or spouse is determined by the department to be unable to do so. [Eff 08/01/94 ] (Auth: HRS §346-l4) (Imp: HRS §346-l4) §l7-1722-39 Eligibility review. Eligibility reviews shall be conducted every six months or at intervals determined necessary by the eligibility worker. [Eff 08/01/94 ] (Auth: HRS §346-l4) (Imp: HRS §346-l4) §§17-1722-40 to 17-1722-42 (Reserved). SUBCHAPTER 7 CHILD WELFARE MEDICAL Repealed §