HAR §17-1617-15. Re-determination of difficulty of care level

(a) The department shall re-determine a child's difficulty of care level in accordance with departmental procedures: (1) At least once every twelve months from the month eligibility for payment was initially determined; and (2) When information is obtained regarding changes in the child's situation. (b) The re-determination shall include: (1) A review of the amount of care and supervision a child requires based on an assessment of the child's level of overall functioning; (2) A review of a current written recommendation by an appropriately qualified professional; (3) A review of the resource family's or caregiver's ability to provide the level of care and supervision required by the child; and (4) A review and determination of the amount of the difficulty of care payment based on paragraphs (1), (2) and (3). [Eff DEC 09 2010 ] (Auth: HRS §346-14) (Imp: HRS §346-14) 1617-25 0946