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HAWAII
BLast verified 2026-07-03
Deadlines reflect this state’s rules as researched; they can change — always confirm the current deadline with your state agency or Protection & Advocacy office before relying on it.
HOW TO GET SERVICES & APPEAL IN HAWAII
How services are run
State agency
Your service plan
Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
Self-direction
Self-Directed Services
If you get denied
Deadline to appeal
90 days from your Notice of Action / notice of division action (DHS Med-QUEST fair hearing); DDD written notice for the DD track
Keep services during appeal
File within 10 days
- Optional DDD informal review (within 15 working days) -> optional DOH administrative hearing (within 15 working days)
- Medicaid waiver participants: request DHS Med-QUEST administrative/fair hearing within 90 days of the notice
KEY AGENCIES & RESOURCES
NOTABLE WAIVERS
I/DD Medicaid Waiver
SourceChildren and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Waitlist: Hawaii generally enrolls eligible applicants; DDD case managers control service levels.
QUEST Integration LTSS
SourceSeniors and adults with disabilities (managed care at-home services).
Waitlist: Entitlement through Med-QUEST health plans.
