Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Here is an overview of the Hawaii Administrative Rules – Title 17, which pertains to the Department of Human Services (DHS):
Title 17 – Department of Human Services (DHS)
Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR)
The Department of Human Services is responsible for administering a wide range of public assistance programs and services that support the health, safety, and welfare of individuals and families in Hawaii. Title 17 of the Hawaii Administrative Rules contains the legal and procedural framework for these services.
Key Program Areas and Chapters
While the specific chapters may change over time, the following are core areas generally covered under Title 17:
1. Financial Assistance Programs
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) – Rules for eligibility, benefits, work participation, and time limits.
General Assistance (GA) – Aid to individuals who are disabled and do not qualify for other federal programs.
Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) – Supplemental financial assistance.
2. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Eligibility and application procedures.
Rules for benefit issuance and reporting requirements.
Penalties for fraud or misuse.
3. Medical Assistance Programs (Med-QUEST)
Medicaid eligibility for families, children, elderly, disabled, and pregnant women.
Long-term care and managed care rules.
Third-party liability and estate recovery provisions.
4. Child Welfare Services
Child protective services (CPS) procedures.
Foster care licensing, placement, and payments.
Adoption services and permanency planning.
5. Child Care Services
Licensing and regulation of child care facilities.
Child care subsidies and the Preschool Open Doors program.
6. Vocational Rehabilitation
Employment services and support for individuals with disabilities.
Eligibility, individualized plans for employment, and supported employment services.
7. Homeless Services and Housing Support
Rules governing emergency shelters, transitional housing, and outreach programs.
State Homeless Programs Office regulations and Housing First initiatives.
8. Adult Protective Services (APS)
Investigative procedures for reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults.
Emergency interventions and service planning.
9. Administrative Procedures
Hearings, appeals, and fair hearing rights for applicants and recipients.
Confidentiality rules, fraud investigations, and recovery of overpayments.
Enforcement and Compliance
The DHS has authority to issue penalties for noncompliance with program rules.
Providers and recipients are subject to periodic audits, inspections, and reviews.
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