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For Immediate Release September 13, 2023 (Click here for the D-SNAP  2-page flyer) (Click here for the D-SNAP Translated 2-page flyers) *Please note the corrections/updates underlined below* Hawai‘i Disaster SNAP Program Launches Monday, September 18, 2023 HONOLULU —The Hawai‘i Department of Human Services (DHS) will launch the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) on Monday, ...
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For Immediate Release September 10, 2023 DHS MED-QUEST PAUSED MEDICAID DISENROLLMENTS FOR 2023  HONOLULU — The State of Hawai‘i Department of Human Services (DHS) Med-QUEST division has paused all eligibility disenrollments for the remainder of 2023.  Current Med-QUEST members will continue to be covered through at least the end of this year without interruption, except ...
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USDA Approves SNAP Hot Foods Waiver for Hawai`i Impacted by Wildfires USDA Contact: Western Regional Office Public Affairs [email protected] or (415) 705-1311 Hawai`i Media Contact: State of Hawai`i Department of Human Services Amanda Stevens – Public Information Officer (808) 586-4892 / [email protected] SAN FRANCISCO, August 16, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture on August ...
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List of Child Care Options for Maui families affected by the recent fires Our hearts go out to the people of Maui who have been impacted by these tragic fires. A list of child care options for families affected by the fires in Maui is now available.  PATCH, the state’s designated Child Care Resource & ...
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For Immediate Release: August 3, 2023 DHS AND DOH PARTNER TO REDUCE CHILDHOOD HUNGER THROUGH JOINT PROJECT  HONOLULU – Hawaiʻi was one of six states awarded a competitive grant from the nonprofit organization Share Our Strength through its No Kid Hungry campaign in April, 2021. As the grantee, the Department of Human Services (DHS) proposed an ...
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For Immediate Release June 29, 2023 HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services (DHS) in collaboration with the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) has rolled-out a final Summer Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program (P-EBT) benefit this week.  Benefits are allocated to children who participate in the free or reduced-price school meal program at ...
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For Immediate Release April 25, 2023 DHS EXTENDS PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS DEADLINE TO APRIL 28 HONOLULU, HI – The Department of Human Services (DHS) is helping families better afford preschool for the 2023-2024 school year. The Preschool Open Doors program opened an application period from January 4, 2023 to March 31, 2023. DHS is extending ...
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For Immediate Release February 16, 2023 HONOLULU – Throughout the pandemic, all Medicaid members received continuous uninterrupted coverage amid the public health emergency. Med-QUEST Division (MQD) under the Department of Human Services, will begin reaching out to members in March to let them know what month their eligibility will be redetermined. This eligibility renewal work ...
Read More MED-QUEST– STAY WELL STAY COVERED OUTREACH SUPPORTS SEAMLESS MEMBER RENEWAL

Throughout the pandemic, all Medicaid members received continuous uninterrupted coverage amid the public health emergency.  Med-QUEST Division will begin reaching out to members in March 2023 to let them know what month their eligibility will be redetermined.  This eligibility renewal work will begin in April and be spread out across 12 months.   Frequently Asked ...
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This Notice Was Sent to Wahiawa Processing Center Clients/Constituents about the Move from 929 Center Street to 1008 California Ave (Building B) : EFFECTIVE JANUARY 30, 2023, THE WAHIAWA PROCESSING CENTER STAFF WILL BE RELOCATED TO 1008 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, BUILDING B IN WAHIAWA UNTIL COMPLETION OF THE NEW WAHIAWA CIVIC CENTER.  WE ARE COMMITTED TO SERVING THE WAHIAWA COMMUNITY ...
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