Did you get your 2015 health insurance through the Hawai‘i Health Connector (or another marketplace)? Filing your taxes is more important than ever. Everyone who had insurance through the Hawai‘i Health Connector in 2015 MUST file their 2015 income taxes. And even if you missed the initial filing deadline, IT’S NOT TOO LATE! “Even through ...
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Honolulu – Hawai‘i’s cross-agency approach to addressing homelessness and housing will be getting a boost from the federal government. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced today that the state has been selected to participate in the collaborative and highly competitive Medicaid Innovation Accelerator Program (IAP) beginning Apr. 2016. As a participant, Hawai‘i ...
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DHS is building a healthy Hawai‘i through a multi-generational, collaborative approach. We begin 2016 by focusing our legislative efforts through four priorities: Invest in children and families; Improve health and safety issues; Increase department capacity and efficiencies; and Improve systems. These priorities align with the Governor’s priorities for a more effective, efficient, and open government, ...
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The Special Enrollment Period that extended the deadline for citizens of the Federated Stated of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Republic of Palau who currently reside in Hawai’i to enroll for coverage (retroactively) starting Jan. 1, 2016. The deadline to enroll is Monday, Feb. 15, 2016. Hawai’i residents who are eligible ...
Read More Healthcare Coverage Special Enrollment Period Ending Soon
Honolulu, HI – The open enrollment period for individuals and families to sign up for 2016 healthcare coverage through HealthCare.gov ends this Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016. Individuals who were enrolled through the Hawai’i Health Connector in 2015 must re-enroll for 2016 coverage through HealthCare.gov or they will no longer be insured. Individuals and families without ...
Read More Consumers’ Last Chance to Enroll for 2016 Healthcare Coverage Quickly Approaches
The deadline to re-enroll for continued health coverage has been extended by 48 hours to 9 PM, Thursday, 12/17/15. You can enroll through HealthCare.gov online or by phone 1-800-318-2596 (open 24 hours a day, seven days a week). If you need in-person assistance, you can schedule an appointment with a Kokua through the Hawaii Health Connector. Interested individuals should bring ...
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HONOLULU – Multiple outreach events will take place on Oahu for those interested in hands-on help with health insurance enrollment through the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace. Interested individuals should bring documentation such as a valid passport, I-94, social security number, and proof of income (i.e., pay stubs) if applicable for all household members ...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 22, 2015 Honolulu, HI – The Hawai‘i Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the State Rehabilitation Council will recognize employers and employees who go the extra mile and overcome barriers on Oct. 28. Individuals and companies from O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i Island will be honored at a ceremony at the Ala ...
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REGISTER FOR INSURANCE & SPEAK TO HMSA/KAISER BEFORE YOU REGISTER PALAMA SETTLEMENT Dining Room, Rath Building 810 N. Vineyard Blvd Saturday, December 5, 2015 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Chuukese, Marshallese, Kosraean, Pohnpeian and other Kōkua will be available to provide in-language assistance Please bring your necessary documents: Passport, I-94 Social Security and Income information ...
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Enroll for Medical Coverage by Dec. 15 to Avoid a Break in Coverage Open enrollment for applying for medical coverage through the HealthCare.gov began on Nov. 1, 2015. During open enrollment, individuals who need medical coverage for 2016 can enroll. If you are currently enrolled for medical coverage through the Hawaii Health Connector, you will ...
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