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Other Helpful Information
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
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
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
Resolving Nursing Home Problems
(Separate Website)
Information on nursing home oversight and how to report institutional abuse in a nursing home. Also contains links to further information.
By: American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
What is Elder Abuse?
(Separate Website)
General information on the major types of elder abuse and common risk factors for abuse. Please keep in mind that this is general information only. Currently, elder abuse is defined by state laws, and state definitions vary considerably from one jurisdiction to another in terms of what constitutes the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the elderly.
By: National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
Estate Planning Information
(Separate Website)
Link to Nolo Press general information on estate planning. This information is not specific to Hawai`i law.
By: Nolo Press
Estate Planning: An Overview
(Separate Website)
General information on estate planning.
By: Legal Information Institute
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
Appealing a Decision About Social Security, Disability, or SSI
SSI/SSDI: Appeal Process Use this brochure if: You receive benefits from the Social Security Administration (this includes SSI
SSDI), AND you received a notice that your Social Security benefits are being denied, reduced, or terminated. If you received a notice of overpayment, see Legal Aid?s brochure, ?SSI/
Social Security: Overpayments.?
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
SSI/SSDI: Overpayments Overpayments can happen in any of the Social Secuirty programs, including: SSI and SSDI. Use this brochure if: You receive SSI/SSDI or Social Security retirement or survivor?s benefits, AND you got a notice about an overpayment of benefits.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
How to Prepare for Your Social Security Administration Hearing This information is useful if you are appealing a decision made by the Social Security Administration. This brochure will provide you with general information on how to prepare for your administrative hearing.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
SSI Denial/Termination Packet Information on what to do when you have been denied or terminated from benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Packet includes sample letters for requesting medical records.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Social Security, Disability, and SSI Benefits Calculators
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
Representative Payee This brochure provides information on Social Security's Representative Payee program.
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
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