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Age Discrimination
Age Discrimination Information
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
(Separate Website)
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of age against employees or job applicants over the age of 40 years.
By: Legal Information Institute
Helpful Sites for Seniors
Elder Abuse Information
Where Can I Go to Report Elder Abuse?
(Separate Website)
This document, prepared by the National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center, explains 10 state agencies and entities that may help with nursing home abuse and neglect issues, and gives the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the directors of each such agency or entity for every state.
By: National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
Medical Insurance Information
Medicaid, Medicare, & General Medical Insurance Information
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
Medicare Information
(Separate Website)
Information on Medicare basics, making Medicare choices, selecting Medicare supplemental insurance, your Medicare rights, etc.
By: American Association of Retired Persons
Medicare QMB Facts WHAT ARE QUALIFIED MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES (QMBs)? A federal law created a new group of people who may qualify for Medicaid coverage to pay some of their Medicare expenses. People who
qualify under this group are called QMBs. This
program may be useful to you if your resources
are too high for you to qualify for Medicaid, but
your income is very low.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
QUEST, QUEST-NET, and QUEST-Spenddown - Health Insurance Coverage The QUEST program provides medical, dental and behavioral health services through managed care to qualified Hawaii residents. Many TANF/TAONF recipients, General Assistance (GA) recipients, pregnant women and children receive QUEST. Seniors (age 65 or older) and people who are blind or permanently disabled according to the Department of Human Services (DHS) or the Social Security Administration (SSA) are eligible for Medicaid instead.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Medical Insurance for Children
Children's Health Insurance Information
(Separate Website)
Information on Med-QUEST programs (QUEST, Medicaid Fee-for-Service, and QUEST-Net) and HMSA Children's Plan.
By: Hawai`i Covering Kids
Divorce and Insurance Coverage: How to Retain Your Child's Health Care Coverage
(Separate Website)
Information about how to retain your child's health care coverage after a divorce. Also includes helpful articles about affordable health insurance for children.
By: HealthCareCoach.com
Other Helpful Information
Benefits Check Up
(Separate Website)
Information on what benefits seniors may be eligible for. Requires filling out a form.
By: National Council on the Aging
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
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 Use this brochure to learn what Medicaid is and how it can help you.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Medicare QMB Facts Use this brochure to learn facts on Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB's)
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
Special Medical Assistance Programs Special medical assistance programs are administered by the Department of Human
Service (DHS) Med-QUEST Division (MQD) and are for low-income Medicare recipients
and SSI recipients who are returning to work through PASS plans or Ticket-to-Work.
The different types of special medical assistance programs available through DHS
include: coverage for Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMB); coverage for Specified
Low Income Medicare Beneficiaries (SLMB); and coverage for Qualified Disabled and
Working Individuals (QDWI). This brochure will explain the differences between the
different types of coverage, describe who is eligible for each type, and explain how you
can apply for these special benefits.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
What is Hawaii QUEST?
(Separate Website)
QUEST is a program that provides health coverage through managed care plans for eligible lower income Hawaii residents.
By: Department of Human Services
Planning for Incapacity
Advance Health Care Directives & Powers of Attorney
Advance Health Care Directives
This brochure provides general information on Advance Health Care Directives, formerly known as Living Wills. An Advance Health Care Directive is a new document that became effective on July 1, 1999. This new document replaces two documents called a Living Will and a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Powers of Attorney This brochure answers commonly asked questions about powers of attorneys.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Social Security Administration Benefits (SSI, SSDI, Social Security)
Applying for Social Security, Disability, or SSI
Social Security, SSI & SSDI: How to Apply This brochure provides general information on the application process for benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). If you have already applied and were denied benefits from SSA, see
Legal Aid's brochure called "SSI/SSDI: Appeal Process" and "SSI/
SSDI: How to Prepare For Your Hearing."
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Social Security Benefits: Apply Online
(Separate Website)
From this link you can apply for Social Security Administration Benefits online. These benefits include Social Security Disability (SSDI), Social Security Retirement, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
By: Social Security Administration
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