Hawaii Quest
Hawaii
What is Hawaii Quest?
Medical assistance is medical coverage provided for eligible low-income Hawaii residents. Hawaii has two medical assistance programs called Hawaii QUEST and Medicaid Fee-For-Service.
Hawaii QUEST, commonly known as QUEST is a program that provides health coverage through health plans for eligible Hawaii residents. It provides medical and mental health services. Dental services are provided under the Medicaid Fee-For-Service Program. QUEST is administered by the Department of Human Services, Med-QUEST Division and is financed through the State of Hawaii and the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
If you are pregnant and need medical coverage, you may apply for medical assistance at any time. Even if you applied before and were not eligible, you may be eligible now.
Special eligibility workers are assigned to quickly process applications from pregnant women. If you are eligible, they can help you enroll faster so that you can get prenatal care as soon as possible.
To receive special processing, be sure your application says that you are pregnant. For eligibility purposes, either a home pregnancy test or a health care provider, who could be a physician, a nurse midwife, a pediatric nurse practitioner, or a family nurse practitioner, must medically verify pregnancy. A pregnant woman, however, shall not be required to provide documentation that her pregnancy has been medically verified.
Administration
Hawaii Quest is administered by Hawaii.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Hawaii and meet all of the following:
- Either 18 years of age and under or a primary care giver with a child(ren) 18 years of age and under, and
- A U.S. Citizen, National, or a Non-Citizen legally admitted into the U.S, and
- Uninsured (and ineligible for Medicaid).
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $17,310 |
| 2 | $23,500 |
| 3 | $29,690 |
| 4 | $35,880 |
| 5 | $42,070 |
| 6 | $48,260 |
| 7 | $54,450 |
| 8 | $60,640 |
Asset limits do not apply to individuals under age 19, or to pregnant women for the duration of the pregnancy plus 60 days.
Application Details
What is the application process for Hawaii Quest?
Please visit the Medicaid On Line Eligibility Application (KOLEA) for an easy and convenient way to apply for Medicaid. When you are ready to apply, create your personal user account and follow instructions on the screens.
The Med-QUEST Division accepts applications at eligibility offices located throughout Hawaii. Most hospitals and certain health centers have also made arrangements to forward your medical application to us. If you are currently receiving food stamps, your caseworker can process your medical application.
If you choose to apply by mail, complete the application form and return it to the Med-QUEST office. They may contact you to schedule an appointment to establish your eligibility. You may be required at that time to provide verification of your date of birth, citizenship, Social Security Number, income, and assets. If you are unable to represent yourself, you may appoint someone to represent you. This could be your spouse, adult child, sibling, other relatives, a friend, or anyone else who knows of your situation.
Contact Info
1-877-628-5076