HAR §17-400.1-10
HAR §17-400.1-10. Standards of services
Cite as Haw. Code R. § 17-400.1-10
(a) Except
as provided in subsection (b), all purchases of
services by the division for applicants and eligible
individuals shall be authorized in writing by
authorized staff of the division either simultaneously
with or before purchases.
(b)
In an emergency situation, verbal
authorization by authorized staff of the division will
be permitted if there is prompt documentation and the
authorization is confirmed in writing and forwarded to
the provider of the services immediately thereafter.
(c)
The division shall give preference for in-
State services provided that the preference does not
deny an individual a necessary service. If the
individual chooses an out-of-State service at a higher
cost than an in-State service, and either service
would meet the individual’s rehabilitation needs, the
division shall not be responsible for those costs in
excess of the cost of the in-State service.
(d)
The division shall not place absolute dollar
limits on specific service categories or on the total
services provided to an individual.
(e)
The division shall make payments to vendors
for goods and services authorized by the division,
upon certification that the goods and services have
been rendered.
(1)
Funds shall be expended only as authorized
by applicable Federal and State laws, rules,
regulations, policies and procedures
governing the programs of the division.
(2)
Funds shall not be expended for past
incurred indebtedness of applicants and
eligible individuals.
(f)
Amount of payment for goods and services
shall be in accordance with established fee schedules.
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Where a fee schedule does not exist, payment shall be
at the lowest cost for comparable goods and services.
(g)
Vendors from whom personal services and
materials are to be purchased shall:
(1)
Possess a State general excise license.
(2)
Meet applicable State accreditation,
licensing or certification requirements.
(3)
Have established and maintained a place of
business with the intent of being permanent.
[Eff AUG 13 2007
] (Auth: HRS §§103D, 347-4,
348-3; 29 U.S.C. §§709(c), 721(a)(6); 34 C.F.R.
§361.50) (Imp: HRS §§103D, 347-4, 348-3; 29
U.S.C. §§709(c), 721(a)(6); 34 C.F.R. §361.50)