HAR §17-655-3. Right to assistance

(a) The department shall provide Aid to Families with Dependent Children, Aid to the Aged, Blind and Disabled and food stamp assistance to any individual or family who meets all of the eligibility conditions set forth by the rules of the department. (b) The department shall provide general assistance to any individual or couple who meets all of the eligibility conditions set forth by the rules of the department if funding is available. (c) The department shall not provide assistance to any individual or family who fails to provide verification of all eligibility conditions or fails to meet all the conditions of eligibility set forth by the rules of the department. (d) Persons who are eligible for or receiving financial assistance from the department shall receive medical assistance, unless determined ineligible for medicaid coverage due to the individual or family's failure to comply with a medicaid requirement. (e) The department shall not provide financial assistance to any applicant or recipient who is: (1) Found guilty of fraudently misrepresenting residence to obtain assistance in two or more states. The penalty period shall be ten years from the date of conviction; or (2) A fugitive felon; or (3) In violation of a condition of probation or parole; or (4) Convicted after August 22, 1996 of a felony offense for possession, use, or distribution of drugs and has refused treatment or has 655-9 failed to comply with a treatment program. [Eff 3/19/93; am 8/1/94; am 9/26/97; am 7/16/99 ] (Auth: HRS §346-14; Pub. L. No. 104-193 (1996); SLH 1997, Act 128) (Imp: HRS §346-14; Pub. L. No. 104-193 (1996); SLH 1997, Act 128)