State of Hawaii Department of Human Service Press Releases

• Published on February 13, 2021 - 20:10 GMT

  

  Special Enrollment Period for the Health Insurance Marketplace Begins on 2/15/21 and Continues Through 5/15/21

  Special Enrollment Period for the Health Insurance Marketplace Begins on 2/15/21 and Continues Through 5/15/21 Posted on Feb 12, 2021 in Featured, Main, NEWS Med-QUEST is pleased to share this important update and press release… President Biden’s Executive …

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• Published on January 30, 2021 - 20:50 GMT

  

  Drinking water at selected Hawai‘i public schools and child care facilities to be tested for lead from May to December 2021

  Posted on Jan 29, 2021 in NEWS Department of Education ● Department of Health . Department of Human Services State of Hawai‘i  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (News Release 2021-02) January 29, 2021 Drinking water at selected Hawai‘i public schools and child care …

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• Published on January 7, 2021 - 00:29 GMT

  

  Preschool Open Doors Program Application Period Open Through March 31, 2021

  Posted on Jan 6, 2021 in Featured, NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                          News Release 2021-01 January 6, 2021 Preschool Open Doors Program Application Period Open Through March …

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• Published on December 9, 2020 - 02:59 GMT

  

  Med-QUEST Issues RFP for Health Plans for Contract Period Beginning July 2021

  Posted on Dec 8, 2020 in Featured, NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2020 Med-QUEST Issues RFP for Health Plans for Contract Period Beginning July 2021 HONOLULU –  The Med-QUEST Division of the Hawai‘i Department of Human Services issued a Request for …

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• Published on November 13, 2020 - 02:08 GMT

  

  DHS Welcomes Community Input for Statewide Home Visiting Services for Child Welfare Families

  Posted on Nov 12, 2020 in Featured, NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 12, 2020 DHS Welcomes Community Input for Statewide Home Visiting Services for Child Welfare Families The Department of Human Services (DHS), Social Services Division (SSD), Child …

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• Published on October 28, 2020 - 02:26 GMT

  

  Federal Marketplace Open Enrollment Period Begins Nov. 1 and continues until Dec. 15 for Health Insurance Coverage to Begin ...

  Posted on Oct 27, 2020 in Featured, NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2020 Federal Marketplace Open Enrollment Period Begins Nov. 1 and continues until Dec. 15 for Health Insurance Coverage to Begin January 2021 HONOLULU — The Med-QUEST Division of …

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• Published on October 27, 2020 - 03:52 GMT

  

  Department of the Attorney General and the Department of Human Services Join with Law Enforcement and Local Agencies on Child ...

  Posted on Oct 26, 2020 in Featured, NEWS For Immediate Release                                                               October 26, 2020 Department of the Attorney General and the Department of Human Services Join with Law Enforcement and Local …

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• Published on October 16, 2020 - 23:54 GMT

  

  Med-QUEST Provides Options and Updates for Unemployed Hawai‘i Residents In Need of Health Insurance Coverage

  Posted on Oct 16, 2020 in Featured, NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2020 Med-QUEST Provides Options and Updates for Unemployed Hawai‘i Residents In Need of Health Insurance Coverage HONOLULU –  There are nearly 380,000 Hawai‘i residents —about one …

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• Published on October 6, 2020 - 23:34 GMT

  

  Walmart EBT Food Purchasing in Hawaiʻi (curbside pick-up and delivery options now available)

  Posted on Oct 6, 2020 in Featured, NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2020 The Department of Human Services (DHS) is pleased to share that last week the testing was completed, and Hawaiʻi Walmart stores received approval from the Food and Nutrition …

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• Published on September 27, 2020 - 03:57 GMT

  

  STATE WARNS OF TEXT SCAM TARGETING SNAP RECIPIENTS

  Posted on Sep 26, 2020 in Main, NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2020 STATE WARNS OF TEXT SCAM TARGETING SNAP RECIPIENTS HONOLULU — The Hawai’i Department of Human Services (DHS) is warning Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) …

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• Published on September 17, 2020 - 03:38 GMT

  

  SECOND ROUND OF BENEFITS JUST APPROVED BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR HAWAIʻI P-EBT – Deadline Fast-Approaching

  Posted on Sep 16, 2020 in Featured, NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2020 SECOND ROUND OF BENEFITS JUST APPROVED FOR HAWAIʻI P-EBT – Deadline Fast-Approaching HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Hawaiʻi State …

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• Published on September 4, 2020 - 01:15 GMT

  

  Cathy Betts Begins Her Directorship at DHS – Appoints Joseph Campos II as Deputy Director

  Posted on Sep 3, 2020 in Featured, NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 2, 2020 CATHY BETTS BEGINS HER DIRECTORSHIP AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Appoints Joseph Campos II as Deputy Director HONOLULU – The newly appointed Director of Human Services ( …

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• Published on August 29, 2020 - 23:39 GMT

  

  DHS Releases SNAP and Med-QUEST Assistance Data – Keeps Pace with Continual Rise in Applications

  Posted on Aug 29, 2020 in Featured, NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2020 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES RELEASES SNAP AND MED-QUEST ASSISTANCE DATA Department Keeps Pace with Continual Rise in Applications Honolulu, Hawai’i – The Hawai’i Department of …

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• Published on June 23, 2020 - 01:52 GMT

  

  Hawaiʻi to Provide Food Purchasing Assistance for Children Who Receive Free or Reduced-Cost School Meals

  Posted on Jun 22, 2020 in NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2020 (updated July 10, 2020) Hawaiʻi to Provide Food Purchasing Assistance for Children Who Receive Free or Reduced-Cost School Meals Honolulu, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services …

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• Published on June 6, 2020 - 09:59 GMT

  

  A Message from the Director Against Social Injustice and Systemic Violence

  Posted on Jun 5, 2020 in NEWS A Message from the Director Against Social Injustice and Systemic Violence: Thursday, June 4, 2020 Aloha All, We join the nation on this day of mourning and we stand in support of all peaceful demonstrations against social …

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• Published on June 4, 2020 - 03:37 GMT

  

  DHS COMMEMORATES 100 YEARS OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

  Posted on Jun 3, 2020 in NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2020 Department of Human Services Commemorates 100 Years of Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Individuals with Disabilities Honolulu, Hawai’i – June 2020 marks 100 years of Vocational …

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• Published on May 30, 2020 - 02:53 GMT

  

  In Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Med-QUEST to Issue New Request for Proposal for Managed Care Organizations

  Posted on May 29, 2020 in NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2020 In Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Med-QUEST to Issue New Request for Proposal for Managed Care Organizations  Honolulu, Hawai‘i—The State of Hawai’i Department of Human Services announced …

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• Published on May 27, 2020 - 01:54 GMT

  

  DHS Releases New Guidance and Contract Opportunities for Child Care

  Posted on May 26, 2020 in NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2020 DHS Releases New Guidance and Contract Opportunities for Child Care Facilities Honolulu, Hawai’i – The Department of Human Services (DHS) has released new guidelines for minimizing the risk …

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• Published on May 8, 2020 - 21:49 GMT

  

  EMERGENCY SNAP SUPPLEMENT WILL BRING HOUSEHOLDS THE MAXIMUM BENEFIT

  Posted on May 8, 2020 in NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2020 (Updated May 12, 2020) Emergency SNAP Supplement Will Bring Households the Maximum Benefit  Honolulu, Hawai’i – The Hawai’i Department of Human Services (DHS) received approval to provide …

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• Published on May 1, 2020 - 21:31 GMT

  

  Preschool Open Doors Program Deadline Extended to May 15, 2020 Amid COVID-19

  Posted on May 1, 2020 in NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2020 Preschool Open Doors Program Deadline Extended to May 15, 2020 Amid COVID-19 Honolulu, HI – The Department of Human Services (DHS) is helping families better afford preschool for the 2020-2021 …

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