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(d) The department may close the initial application period, or any subsequent open application period, by issuing a public notice once statewide at least thirty days prior to the date the application period will be closed. Applications received by the department after the open application period has ended shall be denied. (e) The restriction on submission of an application under subsection (b) shall not apply to an individual who loses eligibility under the Children Group as a result of reaching age nineteen years or under the Pregnant Women Group as a result of reaching the end of the post-partum period, and who is eligible under this chapter. (f) Upon adoption of this chapter, an individual receiving state medical assistance as an aged, blind or disabled individual shall be deemed eligible under this chapter. [Eff 02/27/15 ] (Auth: HRS §346-14) (Imp: HRS §346-14)

§17-1719.1-14 Eligibility review requirements. (a) An eligible individual shall receive an eligibility review every twelve months. (b) Eligibility shall be redetermined in accordance with chapter 17-1712.1 and chapter 17- 1714.1, subchapter 5. [Eff 02/27/15 ] (Auth: HRS §346-14) (Imp: HRS §346-14)

§§17-1719.1-15 to 17-1719.1-19 (Reserved).

SUBCHAPTER 3 FREEDOM OF CHOICE, ENROLLMENT, BENEFITS AND DISENROLLMENT

§17-1719.1-20 Purpose. This subchapter addresses freedom of choice, enrollment, benefits and disenrollment for an individual who is eligible under this chapter. [Eff 02/27/15 ] (Auth: HRS §§346- 14, 346-29) (Imp: HRS §346-29) 1719.1-5