Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 663 - SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HOUSEHOLD
Subchapter 3 - DRUG ADDICTS AND ALCOHOLICS IN TREATMENT PROGRAMS
Section 17-663-22 - Drug addiction or alcohol treatment and rehabilitation programs as authorized representatives

(a) Residents of drug addiction or alcohol treatment and rehabilitation programs may apply for food stamp benefits and shall be certified through the use of an authorized representative. The authorized representative shall be a designated employee of the private nonprofit organization or institution that is administering the treatment and rehabilitation program. The organization or institution shall apply for food stamp benefits on behalf of each drug addict or alcoholic and shall receive and spend the food stamp benefit allotment for food prepared, served, or both, to the drug addict or alcoholic.

(b) Narcotic addicts or alcoholics who for the purpose of regular participation in a drug addiction or alcohol treatment and rehabilitation program, reside at a facility or treatment center, shall not be considered residents of institutions.