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DHS Appeals Information
Department of Human Services Appeal Process Use this brochure if your Department of Human Services benefits are being denied, reduced, or terminated. This includes AFDC/ TANF/ PONO, GA, AABD, Food Stamps, and Quest.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
GA/AABD Termination/Denial Packet Letter from LASH for callers not being referred for full-service.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Department of Human Services: Intentional Program Violations Use this brochure if you got a notice from DHS (Department of Human Services) saying that you have an intentional program violation (IPV), OR to prepare for a possible IPV if you have been issued an overpayment notice for a household error.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Department of Human Services Overpayments Use this brochure if you received an overpayment notice from the Department of Human Services for your AFDC, GA, AABD, food stamps, or Quest.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
How Transfers of Assets and Lump Sums Affect Your Eligibility for Need-Based Benefits This brochure explains how receiving monetary lump sums and transferring your assets may affect your eligibility for need-based benefits, such as welfare cash assistance, food stamps, QUEST, Medicaid, and Supplemental Security Income.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Medicaid, Medicare, and Other Medical Assistance Options Medicaid is a needs-based program, administered by the Department of Human Services (DHS) Med-QUEST Division (MQD), that provides health insurance to individuals who are aged, blind, or disabled. Medicaid covers a wide range of services including: medical and behavioral health for adults and children, emergency dental for adults, full dental for children, and prescription drugs. Medicaid coverage is fee-for-service, which means you can go to any doctor who accepts Medicaid.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
AFDC: Responses to Your 20% Cut Use this brochure if you receive AFDC or TANF cash benefits from DHS. It provides information about the 20% reduction in benefits to many families.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Department of Human Services: Continuance Request Letter for DHS Hearings Use this brochure if you have a DHS hearing scheduled and need to request more time. Includes a sample letter.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
DHS: Intentional Program Violations (IPVs) Use this brochure if you received a notice from the Department of Human Services (DHS) saying that you are suspected of an intentional violation (IPV) OR to prepare for a possible IPV if you have received an overpayment notice for a household error.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
DHS: Overpayments Use this brochure if you have received an overpayment notice from the Department of Human Services for your AFDC, GA, AABD, Food Stamps, or Quest.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
DHS: The Appeals Use this brochure is your Department of Human Services benefits are being denied, reduced, or terminated. This includes AFDC/TANF/PONO, GA, AABD, Food Stamps, and Quest.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
GA/AABD: Termination/Denial Packet Use this letter to learn how to appeal your denial of GA/AABD benefits.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Social Service Resources in West Hawaii This brochure provides referrals to social service agencies in West Hawaii.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Kona
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