Living with Diabetes
Hawaii
The following information details health insurance and assistance programs available to uninsured people in Hawaii.
Hawaii Insurance Division - (808) 586-2790
In Hawaii, state law allows health insurance companies to turn people down for individual health insurance coverage based on the status of their health. Even so, some of the larger insurers do offer individual health insurance policies to everyone who applies. Even though insurers can, by law, turn you down for an individual policy, you can never be turned down for health insurance that is offered through an employer. Contact the Hawaii Insurance Division for more information on which insurers may offer you coverage and how to contact them.
If you are having a problem with your state-regulated health plan and you are unable to resolve it with the plan directly, file a complaint with the Insurance Division. They may be able to provide you with assistance in reaching a conclusion.
Hawaii Medicaid and Hawaii Quest - (808) 587-3521
Hawaii Quest is currently closed to new enrollment. Until enrollment in Quest falls below 125,000 people, no new applications will be accepted. You may still apply for Hawaii Medicaid.
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) - State Children’s Health Insurance Program - (808) 586-5390
CHIP is the children’s health insurance program designed to provide coverage to children and teens whose families may have too great an income to qualify for Medicaid, but who may not be able to afford health insurance. CHIP is provided through Hawaii's QUEST program.
If you or your loved one is unable to see a physician due to the cost of care, there may be a local community health clinic in your area. These clinics generally are free to patients or require a very small fee. Find a clinic in your area.
