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UNOFFICIAL 1723.1-5 (1) For an ABD individual, apply the asset provisions described in chapter 17-1719. (2) For a non-ABD individual, apply the asset provisions described in chapters 17-1715, 17-1716, 17-1717, 17-1718 or 17-1730.1 as appropriate. [Eff 09/30/13] (Auth: HRS §346-14; 42 C.F.R.§§ 435.139, 435.406(c), 440.255) (Imp: 42 C.F.R. §§435.139, 435.406(c), 440.255)

§§17-1723.1-13 to 17-1723.1-17 (Reserved).

SUBCHAPTER 3

FREEDOM OF CHOICE, COVERAGE, AND BENEFITS

§17-1723.1-18 Purpose. This subchapter addresses and refers to the provisions of freedom of choice, coverage and benefits for an individual who is eligible for emergency medical services under this chapter. [Eff 09/30/13] (Auth: HRS §346-14; 42 C.F.R. §§431.10, 431.40, 435.406(c), 440.255) (Imp: 42 C.F.R §§431.10, 431.40, 435.406(c), 440.255)

§17-1723.1-19 Freedom of choice. An individual eligible under this chapter shall choose a department approved provider as described in section 17-1736-3. [Eff 09/30/13] (Auth: HRS §§346-14, 346-56; 42 C.F.R. §§431.51) (Imp: HRS §346-56; 42 C.F.R. §431.51)

§17-1723.1-20 Coverage. Coverage will be provided no earlier than the tenth calendar day immediately prior to the date the application is received by the department. [Eff 09/30/13] (Auth: HRS §§346-14, 346-56; 42 C.F.R. §§431.10,