Hawaii Benefits
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available in Hawaii for low-income households, senior citizens, and people with disabilities. This support includes help with housing, food, and medical expenses. Additional benefits include utility assistance, employment and job training, housing assistance, and much more.
Food Stamps
The Hawaii Food Stamps (SNAP) program is a state and federal government funded program that supplements the food budgets for: low income families, individual on public assistance programs, people with disabilities, and senior citizens in the state of Hawaii. The Hawaii food stamp (SNAP) program is the basic distribution agency, for the federal government's food assistance program and helps to reduce hunger and promote proper nutrition in the state of Hawaii.
LIHEAP
The Hawaii Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that helps low-income households in Hawaii to offset the ever increasing cost of energy. The program helps its beneficiaries pay their shut off or regular electricity, heating and gas bills. Applications to this program are accepted in June, with the eligible households receiving their benefits in form of a onetime payment deposited into their utility accounts.
Medicaid (Medicaid and QUEST)
Medical Assistance program is a federally funded program created for low-income families, who are in need of medical care which they could not afford otherwise. Besides low-income Hawaii residents, this program can be used by senior citizens and individuals with certain disabilities.
SSDI
Hawaii residents who meet the eligibility criteria can benefit from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. These benefits are provided to those who are unable to work due to a disability.
TANF
Hawaii's TANF program is dedicated to helping families with children who are experiencing financial hardships. The program offers monthly financial aid to low-income families, aimed at helping them with essential daily expenses. Hawaii's TANF program is focused on supporting these families while they work on achieving financial stability and independence.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
TEFAP in Hawaii provides emergency food assistance to low-income families and individuals. The program collaborates with local food banks and distribution agencies to supply nutritious food options. This is particularly important in Hawaii, where food insecurity can be a significant challenge for many residents.
Unemployment
The Hawaii Unemployment Insurance (UI) program provides temporary financial assistance for unemployed workers provided they have lost their employment through no fault of their own and meet other program eligibility guidelines. The UI benefits can be availed by filing a claim online or by visiting Department of Labor local office in person. Remember, these benefits are not retroactive which means your benefits start from the day you file a claim. To avoid losing benefits you should start the application process as soon as you become eligible for UI benefits in Hawaii.
Veterans Disability
In Hawaii, Veterans Disability Benefits are available to veterans who have incurred injuries or developed a medical condition during their active military service. These financial benefits are part of a broad effort to honor and support our veterans. Beyond disability benefits, Hawaii veterans can benefit from Dependents and Survivor Benefits, comprehensive healthcare services, education and training programs, and much more.
WAP
Hawaii Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is an energy efficiency program for low-income families. The program addresses the most vulnerable and provides them weatherization services to improve energy efficiency and consequently reduce energy costs.
WIC
The Hawaii Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, And Children, commonly referred to as the "Hawaii WIC" is a program sponsored by the state of Hawaii and the US federal government, that is aimed at providing supplemental foods, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals to women, infants and children at no cost. Some of the groups that benefit from this program include: breast feeding women, infants and children below six years of age who have poor nutritional health and postpartum women.