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UNOFFICIAL 1725.1-48 chapter 17-1713.1 to inform the individual of ineligibility due to excess home equity and of the individual’s right to request a hardship waiver. (2) The individual shall have twenty calendar days from the mailing of the denial or adverse notice as specified under paragraph (1) to request a hardship waiver and provide all documentation to support the basis of the hardship waiver request. (3) The department shall make a determination of whether to grant a hardship waiver within ten business days after receiving the waiver request and supporting documentation. (4) An individual who is denied a hardship waiver shall be informed of the right to request a fair hearing under chapter 17- 1703.1. (e) Nursing facilities may request a hardship waiver on behalf of their resident with specific written consent of the resident or the resident’s personal representative and may represent the resident or the resident’s personal representative throughout the appeals process. [Eff 09/30/13] (Auth: HRS §346-14; 42 C.F.R. §431.10; 42 U.S.C. §1396p(c)) (Imp: 42 C.F.R. §431.10; 42 U.S.C. §1396p(c))

§§17-1725.1-61 to 17-1725.1-65 (Reserved).