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Problems With Benefits
DHS Intentional Program Violations
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
Public Benefits E-mail ListServ
(Separate Website)
An E-mail ListServ administered by the Public Benefits unit at the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii for others working in the field of public benefits.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
Social Security Administration Benefits (SSI, SSDI, Social Security)
Appealing a Social Security Problem
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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