Last updated 12/8/2022
Federal plans and updates
Visit the federal COVID-19 response website, and the CDC website for the latest advice and updates, including what to do if you think you are sick, resources for the community, and special advice for high-risk populations. The FEMA website outlines the federal government response and guides for telling fact from rumors about the pandemic.
This is a very stressful time. For information about how to manage stress and anxiety, visit the CDC website.
This is a very stressful time. For information about how to manage stress and anxiety, visit the CDC website.
STATE PLANS AND UPDATES
Visit the Department of Health's COVID-19 website for the latest updates and information, and see press releases at here.
The state government and each county released detailed information about restrictions and safety. These orders have expired.
For the most up-to-date information about O'ahu's response, visit the OneOahu website.
Scammers have been taking advantage of the situation. For more information, see the press release from the Department of Consumer Affairs. If you think you may have been targeted by a scammer, visit this FTC blog post.
The state government and each county released detailed information about restrictions and safety. These orders have expired.
For the most up-to-date information about O'ahu's response, visit the OneOahu website.
Scammers have been taking advantage of the situation. For more information, see the press release from the Department of Consumer Affairs. If you think you may have been targeted by a scammer, visit this FTC blog post.
healthcare information
Medicare (Federal Guidelines)
MedQuest Division
- Medicare will cover COVID-19 lab tests for individuals (no out-of-pocket-costs), all medically necessary hospitalizations due to COVID, Telehealth and related services, such as mental health counseling, preventative health screenings, online patient portals, etc.
- Medicare also covers the updated COVID-19 vaccine.
- For more information, visit the Medicare website.
MedQuest Division
- There are no copays for services related to COVID-19.
- Apply online on the MedQuest website if you need healthcare insurance.
- If you were on Medicaid as or March 18, 2020 or have become eligible since then, your Medicaid coverage will not be terminated during this period of National Emergency.
Coronavirus scams
Scammers have been taking advantage of the pandemic to con people into giving them their money. Visit this blog post by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for scams to look out for.
