Hawaii SB58 provides public assistance to households during a state of emergency declared by the governor.

Hawaii SB58 amends Chapter 346 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to allow the Department to administer public assistance to households during a state of emergency declared by the governor. Eligible individuals must be between 18 and 65 years old, unable to meet income criteria for federal programs, and unable to engage in substantial gainful activity due to the emergency. Assistance is limited to the monthly federal Supplemental Security Income benefit. Failure to comply with program requirements can disqualify the entire assistance unit.

Hawaii SB58 provides public assistance to households during a state of emergency declared by the governor.

Hawaii SB58 amends Chapter 346 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to allow the Department to administer public assistance to households during a state of emergency declared by the governor. Eligible individuals must be between 18 and 65 years old, unable to meet income criteria for federal programs, and unable to engage in substantial gainful activity due to the emergency. Assistance is limited to the monthly federal Supplemental Security Income benefit. Failure to comply with program requirements can disqualify the entire assistance unit.