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Hawaii
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 9, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Hawaii, we recommend that you visit Resilient Hawaii or KITV's Coronavirus Tracker.
Health-Related Relief Programs
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Defense Health Program
This program appropriates $82 million in additional funding to the Department of Defense to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic tests and related services for beneficiaries of military TRICARE health plans, as described in Division F, Section … » more information -
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Health Provisions
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides no-cost COVID-19 testing for participants in private health insurance plans and beneficiaries of federal health insurance programs, and expanded Medicaid benefits. » more information -
Indian Health Services
This program provides funding to the Indian Health Service to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing. Specifically, the program appropriates $64 million in new funding to the Indian Health Service to be used to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic … » more information -
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
This section appropriates an additional $1 billion for a “Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund” for the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) to pay claims submitted by providers for reimbursement for the cost of COVID-19 … » more information -
Medicaid
The Hawaii Department of Human Services helps provide health care for qualifying Hawaii residents through Medicaid. The program provides eligible adults and children access to needed health care services by enrolling and paying medical providers to … » more information -
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse is continuing to provide services remotely. Those affected by, or seeking guidance related to … » more information -
National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of free, community-based, non-profit, volunteer-supported medical clinics serving people without, or with little, health insurance. The NAFC … » more information -
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is continuing to operate and is providing coronavirus-specific guidance regarding safety planning … » more information
Housing-Related Relief Programs
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Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Loan Deferral
Hawaii’s Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is postponing all mortgage payments from April 2020 through September 2020. » more information -
Temporary Moratorium on Residential Evictions
Governor Ige issued and signed a proclamation that, among other things, forestalls any eviction from a residential dwelling for failure to pay rent or other related charges. Renters are still obligated to pay rent and the proclamation does not … » more information
Insurance-Related Relief Programs
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Medicaid
The Hawaii Department of Human Services helps provide health care for qualifying Hawaii residents through Medicaid. The program provides eligible adults and children access to needed health care services by enrolling and paying medical providers to … » more information
Tax-Related Relief Programs
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Credit for Family Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) creates a refundable income tax credit for self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion … » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Family Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages required to be paid under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”). » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Paid Sick Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages paid under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”). » more information -
Special Rule Related to Tax on Employers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) exempts employers from employer-side Federal Insurance Contributions Act (“FICA”) (or employer-side taxes under the parallel social security system for railroads (“RRTA”)) … » more information -
State Income Tax Postponement
Hawaii’s Department of Taxation is postponing the due date for all 2019 state income tax filings and payments from April 20, 2020 to July 20, 2020. » more information
Miscellaneous Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020
The COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020 (the “Education Relief Act”) provides assistance to students and institutions of higher education impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. » more information -
Federal Student Loan Payment Suspension and Interest Waiver
To provide student borrowers greater financial flexibility during the COVID-19 crisis, the Department of Education has temporarily suspended the obligation to make payments for most federally-owned student loans. Additionally, the interest rate on … » more information -
Guidance Regarding Social Distancing, Essential Businesses and Reopening Strategy
Governor David Ige issued the Eighth Supplementary Proclamation for COVID-19, which replaces all prior Proclamations. It includes a directive that persons may only leave their home or place of residence for permitted activities or to engage in … » more information -
Temporary Family Assistance
Hawaii provides Temporary Family Assistance (TFA) to eligible families through its Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and its Temporary Assistance for Other Needy Families (TAONF) programs. Although no specific guidance has issued with … » more information -
O’ahu COVID-19 Hotline
Honolulu’s Department of Customer Services has created a COVID-19 hotline that is dedicated to assisting residents in navigating the Mayor’s stay at home/work from home emergency order. The hotline is available at (808) 768-2489. » more information -
O’ahu Driver Licenses Extension
Honolulu’s Department of Customer Services has extended by 90 days the expiration date on driver licenses, learner permits and state identification cards issues on O’ahu. The Department is also allowing drivers age 72 and older to renew their … » more information -
Actors Fund Emergency Assistance
The Actors Fund is providing emergency financial assistance to professionals in the entertainment industry who have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. By completing one application, individuals can apply for assistance from the Actors Fund … » more information -
Arts Leaders of Color Emergency Fund
The Arts Administrators of Color Network is providing one-time grants of up to $200 to artists and arts administrators who have been financial impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. » more information -
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
To help address school closures resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak, the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has curated a list of free online learning resources, including a digital classroom for children who experience difficulty learning … » more information
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