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UNOFFICIAL 1711.1-8 or an organization acting on the facility’s behalf (42 C.F.R. §447.10); (3) Other relevant State and federal laws concerning conflicts of interest and confidentiality of information; and (4) Must meet the authentication and data security standards required under State and federal law or otherwise specified by the department. (g) The department shall accept electronic signatures, including telephonically recorded signatures and handwritten signatures transmitted by facsimile or other electronic transmission, and must accept such signatures through all of the methods specified in section 17-1711.1-21. [Eff 09/30/13] (Auth: HRS §§346-14, 346-29; 42 C.F.R. §435.923) (Imp: HRS §346-29, 42 C.F.R. §435.923)

§17-1711.1-13 Applicant rights. (a) The department must provide an individual the opportunity to apply for Medicaid without delay. (b) The department shall inform the individual of their right to language access services, and auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities, and how to access those services. (c) The department shall not require an in- person interview as part of the application process for a determination of eligibility using MAGI-based income methodology. (d) An individual may withdraw, modify or terminate a submitted application as described in section 17-1711.1-22. (e) An individual eligible under more than one medical assistance program shall be afforded the opportunity to select the program of the individual’s choice. (f) A request for an administrative hearing may be submitted by the individual or the individual’s authorized representative when the individual is not satisfied with the department's eligibility