Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 1739.1 - AUTHORIZATION, PAYMENT, AND CLAIMS IN THE FEE-FOR-SERVICE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR NON-INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES
Section 17-1739.1-10 - Payments for out-of-state transportation and related services
Current through February, 2024
(a) Payments shall be made for out-of-state transportation, meals and lodging when these services are authorized in accordance with section 17-1739.1-9.
(b) Out-of-state air transportation shall be paid by a purchase order made out to the airlines or travel agency.
(c) Ground transportation expenses, subject to subsection 17-1739.1-9(f), shall be allowed when these expenses are incurred by the recipient. Verification of ground transportation expenses shall be documented completely on the proper departmental form when reimbursement is requested.
(d) Payment for meals and lodging shall be the lesser of the per diem rate of $100 a day or the actual charge for lodging plus a daily per diem of $30 for meals.
(e) The $30 per diem shall be prorated equally for three meals and shall begin with the first meal upon arrival at the specified destination and ending with the last meal prior to flight departure home.
