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Long-Term Care Services Continue

Posted on May 30, 2014 in NEWS

The Department of Human Services (DHS) wants to reassure beneficiaries who continue to meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria that they will continue to receive long-term care services regardless of the end date stated in a recently received notice. The DHS sent notices during the period of May 16- 30, 2014 to approximately 4,500 medical assistance beneficiaries who receive long-term care services in a facility, their own home, or a community-based setting. The notices were generated as a result of adding new long-term care functionality to the DHS eligibility system.

Youth Stowaway has Left Hawaii

Posted on May 3, 2014 in NEWS

The 15 year-old youth who stowed away in the wheel well of a Hawaiian Airlines jet Sunday, April 20, 2014, is safe and no longer in Hawaii. The State of Hawaii Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Branch has no further involvement in this case.

Youth Stowaway Update

Posted on May 2, 2014 in NEWS

Citing privacy and confidentiality, Child Welfare Services will not disclose any information regarding the current status of the 15 year-old youth who stowed away in a Hawaiian Airlines wheel well on April 20, 2014. If information becomes available for release, the DHS will send out an update.