Hawaii Covering Kids helps to identify, enroll, and retain eligible children and youths in health insurance programs. We collaborate with federal, state, and community agencies to conduct outreach activities and help Med-QUEST simplify its processes. A short video explaining our project can be seen on the Hawaii Covering Kids YouTube channel.
You can also learn more details about our initiatives in Hot Happenings or by visiting the Hawaii Covering Kids Facebook page for current updates.
The project is currently funded by Hawaii State Department of Human Services, Hawaii Women's Legal Foundation, NFL Pro Bowl Charities, Safeway Foundation, and U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. A Planning Committee advises the initiative and task forces meet to plan and implement activities.
Hawaii's free and low-cost public health insurance programs are QUEST and QExA. Eligible children and youths must be 0 to 19 years old, live in Hawaii, meet household income, and qualify as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or citizens of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, or Republic of Palau.
Health insurance helps children and youths get regular health care so they can participate in school and other activities. It is difficult for parents when a child is sick because of the added stress of medical bills. Through a variety of services, Hawaii Covering Kids helps enroll children in free and low-cost health insurance programs--keeping them healthy and giving their families peace of mind.
