Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 648 - ELIGIBILITY REDETERMINATIONS
Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 17-648-2 - Definitions

Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 17-648-2
Current through August, 2024

As used in this chapter: "Adequate notice" means a written notice that includes:

(1) A statement of the action the agency has taken or intends to take;

(2) The reason for the intended action;

(3) The household's right to request a fair hearing;

(4) The name of the person to contact for additional information;

(5) The availability of continued benefits; and

(6) The liability of the household for any overpayments received while awaiting a fair hearing if the hearing official's decision is adverse to the household.

The notice may be received prior to agency action, at the time reduced benefits are received, or if benefits are terminated, at the time benefits would have been received if they had not been terminated.

"Allotment" means the total value of food stamp coupons a household is authorized to receive each month or during another time period.

"Certification period" means a definite period of time established by the branch during which the household shall be eligible for program benefits unless notified otherwise through appropriate notification procedures.

"Change in circumstance" means any event, reported or unreported to the department, which alters or changes the conditions on which eligibility for or the amount of benefits was last determined. Changes in circumstance shall include, but shall not be limited to, changes in household composition, employment, educational status, training, rehabilitation status, the source of income, the amount of income, the receipt of a resource, the amount of a resource, the recipient's needs, residence, or the severity of disability or blindness.

"First-to-Work program or FTW" means the education, training, and work programs administered by the department.

"Redetermination" means a redetermination of the household's eligibility to continue to receive program benefits beyond the current certification period.

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