Section 17-1416-9 - Declaration of need for services(a) All persons wishing to apply for social services shall be given the opportunity to do so.(b) The application shall be in writing on a form prescribed by the department. The form shall be dated and signed under penalty of perjury and shall include all information needed by the department necessary to establish eligibility for the services. (1) The application form shall be signed by one of the following persons: (B) A representative authorized by the applicant; or(C) When the applicant is incompetent or incapacitated, by someone acting responsibly for the individual, including department staff.(2) Submission of a signed application form shall formalize the application except in situations of protective services for dependent adults. In lieu of a signed application form in protective service situations, the department shall document the date and nature of the protective service referral.(c) Acceptance of social services shall not be a prerequisite for receipt of any other services or assistance such as medicaid or food stamps.(d) Individuals shall have the right to decide the need for social services, except for those individuals receiving services which are in accord with a court order.[Eff 6/29/92; am 7/25/94; comp 10/28/95] (Auth: HRS § 346-14) (Imp: HRS § 346-14; 42 U.S.C. §1397 c )