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HI H.O.P.E.S. Initiative
  • Home
  • Youth Leadership Boards
  • HI H.O.P.E.S. Match
  • Pono Process
  • Enhancement Funds
  • Imua Kākou
  • Powered Til 26
  • Additional Resources
  • Contact Us

What Is It?

Powered ‘Til 26 offers FREE Medicaid coverage for former foster youth in Hawai‘i—no income limits, no asset checks, just support. If you were in foster care, adopted, or in legal guardianship after age 16 in Hawai‘i and you’re under 26, you may qualify. Applying is easy—online, by phone, or in person—just be sure to mention your foster care experience. This coverage gives you access to doctors, therapists, and peace of mind as you build your future.

Eligibility

You may qualify for FREE Medical Coverage until age 26 if you: 

  • Were in foster care in Hawaiʻi on or after youth 18th birthday
  • Were in legal guardianship or adopted from foster care after age 16 in Hawaiʻi 
  • Currently live in Hawaiʻi 
  • Between the ages of 18 and 25

How Do I Sign Up?

If you are eligible and would like to apply: 

  • Apply by PHONE (Call 1-877-628-5076)
  • Apply ONLINE  now at www.mybenefits.hawaii.gov 
    • Be sure to to check "YES" when asked if you were in foster care at age 18 or older in Hawaiʻi. 
  • Apply IN-PERSON  at any Med-Quest office in Hawaiʻi 
    • Be sure to say you are a FORMER FOSTER YOUTH when applying in person. 

State of Hawaiʻi Med-Quest Offices

kauaʻi Unit

Oʻahu Section

Oʻahu Section

4473 Paheʻe Street, Ste. A

Lihue, HI 96766

(808)241-3575

Oʻahu Section

Oʻahu Section

Oʻahu Section

801 Dillingham Blvd. Third Floor

Honolulu, HI 96817

(808)587-3521 or (808)587-3540



Kapolei Unit

Oʻahu Section

Maui Section

Kakuhihewa State Office Building 

601 Kamokila Blvd. Room 415

Kapolei, HI 96707

(808)692-7364

Maui Section

Maui Section

Maui Section

Millyard Plaza

210 Imi Kala Street, Ste. 101 

Wailuku, HI 96793

(808)243-5780

Molokaʻi Unit

Maui Section

Molokaʻi Unit

State Civic Center 

65 Makaena Place, Room 110 

Kaunakakai, HI 96748

(808)553-1758

Lanaʻi Unit

Maui Section

Molokaʻi Unit

730 Lanaʻi Avenue 

Lanaʻi, HI 96763

(808)565-7102

East Hawaiʻi Section

East Hawaiʻi Section

East Hawaiʻi Section

1404 Kilauea Avenue

Hilo, HI 96720

(808)933-0339

West Hawaiʻi Section

East Hawaiʻi Section

East Hawaiʻi Section

Lanihau Professional Center 

79-5591 Palani Road, Ste. 3004

Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

(808)327-4970

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