Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 1723.3 - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR REPATRIATES
Subchapter 3 - BENEFITS, TERMINATION AND REPAYMENT
Section 17-1723.3-15 - Benefits
Current through February, 2024
(a) Benefits for an individual eligible under this chapter shall be time-limited for up to ninety (90) days from the date of arrival in the United States unless the provisions of (b) apply.
(b) With prior authorization from the HHS, temporary medical assistance may be extended for up to nine (9) months if the individual is unable to attain self-support or self care due to age, disability or lack of vocational preparation.
(c) Depending upon the circumstances of the individual, and in consultation with the ISS-USA case manager, an individual eligible for repatriate medical assistance will be provided medical assistance either as fee-for-service or enrolled in a health plan.
(d) The level of benefits provided to individuals under the repatriate program shall be the same as that provided under § 17-1737 for fee-for-service or § 17-1720.1 for participating health plans.
