Healthcare

NOTICE FOR PARENTS

Updated: 3/23/2020

The Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn Program is committed to the safety and health of all Department of Education (DOE) students, faculty and staff. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hawaii Keiki nurses will be working remotely from home and are available by email and cell phone during normal business hours. Hawaii Keiki follows the guidance of the DOE and nurses will return to campus when instructed by the DOE.

If your child needs to be seen by a medical professional, please contact your Primary Care Provider (doctor). If you do not have a Primary Care Provider, contact your Hawaii Keiki nurse for a referral. A full listing of our nurses is available online. If this is a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room.

IR-2020-54, March 11, 2020

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today advised that high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) can pay for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)-related testing and treatment, without jeopardizing their status. This also means that an individual with an HDHP that covers these costs may continue to contribute to a health savings account (HSA).

In Notice 2020-15 (PDF), posted today on IRS.gov, the IRS said that health plans that otherwise qualify as HDHPs will not lose that status merely because they cover the cost of testing for or treatment of COVID-19 before plan deductibles have been met. The IRS also noted that, as in the past, any vaccination costs continue to count as preventive care and can be paid for by an HDHP.

Today's notice applies only to HSA-eligible HDHPs. Employees and other taxpayers in any other type of health plan with specific questions about their own plan and what it covers should contact their plan.

Queen's has created an informational hotline for those looking to get their medical questions answered about COVID-19. That includes being able to talk to a Registered Nurse.

PROGRAM PHONE:

(808) 691-2619

HOURS:

24 Hours. 7 Days.

WCCHC is offering a free Covid-19 hotline to those experiencing symptoms or seeking information.

PROGRAM PHONE:

(808) 697-3170

HOURS:

8:00am to 8:00pm, 7 Days.

HIDOE students and families will have access to a new health hotline and telehealth services provided by the Hawai‘i Keiki.

The health hotline can be reached at (844) 436-3888 (toll free) Mon -Fri from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., excluding holidays.

Students’ information will be kept private in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines. At a minimum, callers will need access to a telephone.

The health hotline and telehealth visits will be provided at no cost to HIDOE students. Families with medical insurance will be asked to provide their insurance information, but HK will not bill or collect co-pays from families.