HAR §17-1703.1-7. Med-QUEST Division responsibility

(a) When the Med-QUEST Division assists an individual in filing for the hearing, the Med-QUEST Division shall provide the individual with an adequate notice of the individual's right to an interpreter, auxiliary aids, legal counsel, and inform the individual of legal resources in the community. (b) The Med-QUEST Division shall review all requests for a hearing to assure that all facts are properly considered. If any basis to support the grievance is found prior to the hearing, the Med-QUEST Division shall promptly take necessary corrective action. (c) The Med-QUEST Division shall determine whether the request for hearing is based on action taken by the department as a result of section 17- 1703.1-9(a). If applicable, the Med-QUEST Division shall make a recommendation to the hearing officer to deny the request. (d) The Med-QUEST Division shall be the contact during the duration of the hearing appeal process with the individual and shall immediately notify the hearing officer of any change in address or circumstances which may affect the status of the hearing. [Eff 09/30/13] (Auth: HRS §346-14(9); UNOFFICIAL 1703.1-7 42 C.F.R. §§431.221, 431.231) (Imp: HRS §346-12; 42 C.F.R. §§431.221, 431.231)