MAF is happy to share we now offer health insurance guidance and enrollment with our in-house Health Insurance Navigator, Gertrudes Castillo Holder. Reach out or book an appointment to get the support you need. We are here to help! gertrudes@mauiaids.org
WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING HEALTHCARE OPTIONS:
- MedQuest (HI Medicaid)
- Medicare
- Healthcare.gov (Obamacare)
- Individual Health Insurance
ARE YOU A HEALTHY ADULT BETWEEN 19 – 64?
• You may qualify for MedQuest health insurance, if you meet the eligibility requirements.
• MedQuest insurance is free.
• Health insurance options include AlohaCare Quest, HMSA Quest, Kaiser Permanente Quest, Ohana Health Plan Quest, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.
HOW DO I QUALIFY FOR MEDICARE?
• If you are aged, blind or disabled (ABD), you may qualify for Medicare.
• If you are over 65, you may qualify for Medicare
HOW TO ENROLL IN MEDICARE:
Learn how Medicare works for people 65 and older or with a disability.
See if you are eligible, how to enroll, and locate a Medicare-certified provider.
Click here and learn how and when to apply for Medicare | USAGov
CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN (CHIP)
• If you have children under 18, you may qualify for CHIP if you meet the eligibility criteria.
• CHIP insurance is free.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR MED-QUEST (HAWAII'S CHIP PROGRAM)
You must be:
• A Hawaii resident
• A U.S. citizen or legal non-citizen
• Have a low income
• You must also provide proof of citizenship and a Social Security number.
Key points about Med-QUEST eligibility:
• Income limits: Eligibility is primarily based on income level, which is compared to federal poverty level guidelines.
• Age groups: Children, pregnant women, and adults with low income may all qualify depending on their specific situation.
• Immigration status: Legal non-citizens can be eligible.
• Proof of residency: You must demonstrate that you live in Hawa
JOB-BASED INSURANCE
• In 1974, Hawaii State Law requires private employers in the state to provide health insurance for their employees who work at least 20 hours a week for at least 4 weeks in a row.
WONDERING WHAT YOU NEED TO ENROLL?
Health Insurance Checklist:
✓Full name(s) ✓Date of birth ✓Social security number
✓Dates and amounts of all income changes (unemployment benefits, layoff, furlough, part/full-time work, etc.).
✓The date when your last insurance covered ended.
Book an Appointment
If you are seeking health insurance and would like to receive guidance and discuss your options, please fill out the form below to book an appointment.
Don’t forget to bring:
- Full name(s) date(s) of birth and social security number(s).
- Dates and amounts of all income changes (unemployment benefits, layoff, furlough, part/full-time work, etc.).
- The date when your last insurance covered ended.
Do you have additional questions?
Reach out to our Health Insurance Navigator: Gertrudes Castillo Holder (gertrudes@mauiaids.org)