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The Department of Human Services Implements Emergency Rules for Health Standards
In the wake of a severe nationwide shortage of Tubersol® and Aplisol®, the purified protein derivative solutions (PPD) used in tuberculosis skin test examinations, the state Department of Human Services (DHS) is implementing Emergency Rules Relating to Evidence of Health Standards, effective May 20, 2013, for child care facilities licensed or registered by the department.
Read MoreThe Department of Human Services Reschedules 2013 Annual Health Plan Change
The Department of Human Services (DHS) Med-QUEST Division (MQD) is canceling and rescheduling the current Annual Plan Change (APC) period. The new APC period will be June 17 – 28, 2013. Health plan changes will take effect August 1, 2013.
Read MoreMed-QUEST Extends Enrollment Deadline
Due to unanticipated delays affecting the islands of Oahu and Maui, the Department of Human Services (DHS) Med-QUEST Division (MQD) has extended the deadline for annual plan enrollment by one week.
Read MoreBaby Sandy Update
Now that HPD has determined that the female who reported finding a baby at Sandy Beach on Sunday night is the baby’s mother, the Department of Human Services Child Welfare Services (CWS) will proceed as follows:
Read MoreState Seeking Contractor for Deaf Services
For Immediate Release: March 1, 2013 Following an internal review and weeks of discussions with members of the deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind community, the Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) will be soliciting proposals from qualified applicants to provide Interpreter Referral Service and Adjustment Services for Persons Who are Deaf, Blind and Deaf-Blind programs for FY 2014. “We heard the community’s concerns about a diminished quality of life without these services,” said DHS Director, Patricia McManaman. “These are not programs the...
Read MoreServices for the Deaf
For Immediate Release: February 8, 2013 Services for the Deaf The Department of Human Services (DHS) Director’s Office is reviewing an earlier decision made by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) to terminate its Interpreter Referral Service and Adjustment Services for Persons Who are Deaf, Blind and Deaf-Blind programs. Interpreter Referral Services assists the deaf, hard of hearing and the deaf-blind community to obtain and maintain employment The Adjustment Services program provides independent living training services to individuals who are deaf, blind and...
Read MoreState Reduces General Assistance Payments
For Immediate Release: January 18, 2013 State Reduces General Assistance Benefits The Department of Human Services (DHS) is reducing General Assistance (GA) assistance benefits next month. Effective February 1, 2013, GA payments will be reduced from $319 to $298 per month for an estimated 5,535 Hawai‘i beneficiaries. The General Assistance program provides cash benefits for clothing, shelter, food and other essentials for adults 18 through 64, without minor dependants. Beneficiaries must be temporarily disabled and not receiving Social Security assistance. To be eligible the...
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