2) Full application turned in by the end of the HPE period
Example 1: HPE is approved by the hospital on 01/15/15 for the period 01/15/15 through 02/28/15. The customer submits a full application on 02/25/15. Because the full application was received timely, HPE may continue past 02/28/15. The full application is processed and approved by the state on 03/15/15. The HPE period ends on 03/15/15.
Example 2: HPE is approved by the hospital on 01/30/15 for the period 01/30/15 through 02/28/15. The customer submits a full application on 02/05/15. The full application is processed and denied by the state on 02/06/15. The HPE period ends on 02/06/15.
Example 3: HPE is approved by the hospital on 01/25/15 for the period 01/25/15 through 02/28/15. A full application is also submitted by the hospital on 01/25/15. The full application is processed and approved by the state on 02/23/15. The HPE period ends on 02/23/15.