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State-led incentive program offers $50 reward for annual well-child exams

Med-QUEST families can participate in the Hawaiʻi Child Wellness Incentive Program, which encourages preventive care and supports the long-term well-being of keiki across the islands.

Federal SNAP work requirement changes to begin Nov. 1; guidance and resources offered

Under the new federal law, those affected must complete an average of 80 hours per month (20 hours per week) in qualifying work or training activity. Acceptable activities include paid or self-employment, volunteer service with a government or nonprofit organization, or participation in job training programs such as SNAP Employment and Training, or services at American Job Centers.

What Hawaiʻi families need to know about upcoming federal changes to SNAP program

Households in Hawaiʻi will see a reduction in their monthly SNAP benefit because of adjustments made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to the Thrifty Food Plan.

Gov. Green appoints state’s first director of Wellness and Resilience, 6 others

Tia Roberts Hartsock was appointed by Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green as the state’s first Director of the Office of Wellness and Resilience.