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Employment Assistance Programs

Selected employment assistance programs are listed below, with information on how to apply, eligibility requirements, and if available downloadable application forms.

Oahu WorkLinks

Oahu WorkLinks can help connect employers with employees

Oahu Workforce Investment Board (OWIB)

OWIB informs job-seekers and laid-off workers about job search assistance, training opportunities and tuition assistance programs. Their website also provides information to employers regarding workforce development and sustainability issues.

Older American Community Services Employment Program (OACSEP)

Provides job training and assistance to low-income adults aged 55 and older.

Financial Assistance Programs

Selected financial assistance programs are listed below, with information on how to apply, eligibility requirements, and if available downloadable application forms.

Financial Assistance and Food Stamps

Hawaii statewide program for financial assistance and food stamps

Social Security

Social Security encompasses several social welfare and social insurance programs.

Home Tax Exemption

Various programs provide relief from home property tax.

Home Repair Loan

This program provides low interest loans to income-qualified owner-occupant homeowners enabling them to repair their homes to meet basic housing quality standards.

Solar Water Heating Loan

Provides financing for installation of solar water heating systems to homes of income-qualified homeowners.

Weatherization Assistance Program

This is an energy efficiency program that helps low-income individuals and families reduce energy consumption and utility costs through free energy saving devices, including solar water heater systems, and energy conservation education.

Healthcare Assistance Programs

Selected healthcare assistance programs are listed below, with information on how to apply, eligibility requirements, and if available downloadable application forms.

Medicaid

Medical assistance for individuals 65 and over or certified blind or disabled

Hawaii Rx

Prescription assistance

Medicare

Medicare provides health insurance coverage to people who are aged 65 and over, or who meet other special criteria.

AlohaMeds prescription assistance

AlohaMeds helps low-income, uninsured Hawaii residents get access to patient assistance programs where they may qualify for free, or nearly free, prescription medicines.

Transportation Assistance Programs

Selected transportation assistance programs are listed below, with information on how to apply, eligibility requirements, and if available downloadable application forms.

Bus Pass Subsidy

The Honolulu Bus Pass Subsidy program assists people with low income by providing a reduced fare monthly bus pass.

Handivan

The Handi-Van is a public transit service for persons with disabilities who are unable to use the City's bus service, TheBus.

Parking for Persons With Disabilities

A Disability Parking (DP) permit allows you to park the vehicle you drive or the vehicle that transports you in parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities.

Other Assistance Programs

Selected other assistance programs are listed below, with information on how to apply, eligibility requirements, and if available downloadable application forms.

Hawaii State ID Card

The Hawaii State ID card is a useful form of identification for people that do not have a driver license.

Hawaiian Telcom Lifeline/Link-Up

Hawaiian Telcom provides Lifeline/Link-Up Service for low-income residential customers who meet federal and/or state guidelines.

Kupuna Care

A state-sponsored program to meet the needs of frail older adults who cannot live at home without adequate help from family and/or formal services.

BenefitsCheckUp

National online screening tool for benefits programs for people 55 or older with limited income and resources.

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808-768-7700

Quick Links & News

2010 Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

Voucher booklets worth $50.00 available to seniors 60 years of age or older with a household annual income of less than $23,051 for single person or $31,006 for a couple. Vouchers are redeemable for locally-grown fruits and vegetables at any City & County People’s Open Market vendors certified for this program (from June – October 31, 2010). For more information click here.

Palolo Chinese Home - Persons in Need Grant

Subsidizes overnight respite in their Care Home and Home Delivered Meals in the Palolo/Kaimuki area. Click here for more information.

New System for Determining The Handi-Van Eligibility

The City and County of Honolulu has implemented a new application system for determining eligibility for TheHandi-Van, the City’s paratransit service for people with disabilities who are unable to independently use TheBus.