Hawaii Benefits Guide 2026

A complete guide to federal and state assistance programs available to Hawaii residents. Find eligibility requirements, income limits, and how to apply.

✓ Medicaid Expanded UI Max: $450/week TANF Max: $400/month

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SNAP (Food Stamps)

$23–$973/mo

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) provides monthly food benefits loaded onto an EBT c…

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Medicaid

Free/low-cost

Medicaid provides free or very low-cost health insurance covering doctor visits, hospital stays, pre…

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Unemployment Insurance

40–50% wages

Unemployment Insurance (UI) provides weekly cash payments to workers who lost their jobs through no …

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LIHEAP (Utility Assistance)

$200–$1,000/yr

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) helps pay heating, cooling, and utility bills. It…

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WIC

$50–$150/mo

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) provides monthly food benefits, infant formula, nutrition educati…

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Section 8 Housing Voucher

~70% of rent

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program pays the majority of your rent directly to your landlor…

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TANF (Cash Assistance)

$200–$700/mo

TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) provides monthly cash assistance for families with ch…

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Free Tax Help & Filing Assistance

Up to $7,430 back

Millions of low-income Hawaii residents are leaving thousands of dollars on the table every tax seas…

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Debt Relief & Financial Assistance

25–50% reduction

If debt is making it impossible to make ends meet in Hawaii, free nonprofit credit counseling and le…

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Free Job Training Programs

Free + stipend

Hawaii residents who are unemployed, underemployed, or receiving benefits may qualify for free job t…

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ACA Marketplace Insurance

Can be $0/mo

ACA Marketplace health insurance is subsidized private coverage available through Healthcare.gov. At…