HAR §17-1705-67. Accident liability

(a) An applicant or recipient shall inform the department or health plan of an involvement in an accident within thirty days of the accident. (b) The applicant or recipient shall be required to complete the assignment of rights form to assist the department or health plan in subrogation action. (c) Refusal to sign the assignment of rights form constitutes cause for termination of medical coverage or denial of medical assistance application. (d) Upon receipt of the assignment of rights form, the department or health plan shall immediately pursue possible recovery of medical care expenses paid on behalf of the recipient through the appropriate agencies. [Eff 08/01/94 ] (Auth: HRS §346-14) (Imp: HRS §346-44)