Haw. Code R. § 17-647-3 - Rights of the applicant
(a) Each person or
family wishing to apply for assistance shall be given the application packet
which consists of the department's application form, informational material on
the applicant's right to hearing, eligibility requirements, the applicant's
rights and obligations, the applicant's right to request an interpreter to
assist with the application process, and social services available from the
family and adult services division. The application packet may be mailed to the
family, or may be given to the applicant or the applicant's representative at
any branch office.
(b) An applicant
may be assisted in the various aspects of the application process by an
individual of the applicant's choice. That individual may accompany the
applicant in contacts with the department and when so accompanied, may also
represent the applicant.
(c) The
applicant may apply for financial assistance and food stamps on the same
application form.
(d) The
department shall assist the applicant by identifying the documents that are
needed to support the request for assistance, and shall assist the applicant in
the application process.
(e) An
applicant may request a hearing when the applicant is not satisfied with the
department's decision regarding the application.
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