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HMSA QUEST (Medicaid)

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 UPDATE!

  • The Med-QUEST Division is currently reviewing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) to assess its impact on the QUEST (Medicaid) program. Your QUEST coverage is still active. Please continue to see your doctors and pick up your prescriptions as needed. The Med-QUEST Division will tell all members of any changes to their coverage well before any changes are made. Learn more: https://medquest.hawaii.gov/
  • Starting July 1, 2025, HMSA will be partnering with Modivcare to provide non-emergency transportation arrangements for HMSA QUEST members. Visit here for more information.
  • Stay with HMSA QUEST. We’re here for you. Please continue to keep your contact information updated and promptly respond to any requests for eligibility renewal forms from Med-QUEST, which will arrive in a pink envelope.
  • For questions about your QUEST eligibility, please contact Med-QUEST at 1-800-316-8005. For all other questions, please contact HMSA at 1-808-948-6486.

When you choose HMSA QUEST, you get:

  • Choice. Choose the right provider for you from HMSA’s large network.
  • Peace of mind. Get quality medical care and prescription drugs, including 90-day supplies and mail order for maintenance medications.
  • Support. Find resources to manage your health, such as care coordination for health concerns and pregnancy/postpartum support.
  • Health education. Learn more through online health classes and in-person workshops at convenient HMSA Centers in your neighborhood.
  • Convenience. Need care right away? Visit an urgent care clinic or talk to a provider from home with HMSA's Online Care®.

Apply for QUEST

The Hawaii Department of Human Services Med-QUEST Division decides who’s eligible to enroll in QUEST.

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Am I eligible?

Find out if you and your family qualify.

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What do I need to apply?

Med-QUEST needs information about you to process your application.

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Apply now.

To apply, create a user account and submit your application. If you’re eligible, you’ll receive a packet in the mail. Be sure to choose HMSA and return the form by the date indicated.

We Can Help

We’re here to help whenever you need us. Call us any time, any day, even holidays, if you have questions or need help getting care. We’ll even provide translation at no cost if you don’t speak English.

Call us:

808-948-6486

1-800-440-0640 toll-free
1-877-447-5990 TDD/TTY toll-free

Non-discrimination Notice

HMSA follows federal civil rights laws. We don’t discriminate, exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Member resources

Members can contact us to request printed copies of any document on the HMSA QUEST page at no cost.

Member Handbook

Learn more about your health plan and how to use it.

Medications by Mail [PDF]

Save yourself a trip to the pharmacy. Sign up to get your prescription medications mailed to your home at no cost.

EyeMed Vision Provider Directories

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Newsletter

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Advanced Care Planning

It's important to plan for a time when you cannot make your own medical decisions.

The following links offer valuable information on advanced care planning.

National Institute on Aging
Kokua Mau
Hawaii-specific laws

Additional Resources

My Health Rewards

Your healthy actions deserve to be rewarded.

Maternal Health

For Pre-Pregnancy, Prenatal, and Postpartum care, and information.

Find a Doctor

Choose from more than 3,000 of Hawaii’s top doctors, hospitals, urgent care clinics, and other health care providers close to where you live and work.

Find your doctor

Or use these provider directories:
Participating Provider Directory [PDF]
Long-Term Services and Supports [PDF]


Stay Safe with Telehealth

Get care from the comfort, privacy, and safety of home.

What's telehealth?
Learn more.

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Chinese [PDF]
Ilocano [PDF]
Tagalog [PDF]
Korean [PDF]
Vietnamese [PDF]

My Account

Manage your health plan online. From the hmsa.com homepage, click My Account Login.

Prior approval

Find out if your plan will pay for medical services you need.

Change your PCP

Submit a request to change your PCP.

Questions?

Email us here.

Report to Member

View your provider visits, medications, and other health care services.

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Grievances & Appeals

Know about what to do when you aren’t happy with our response to your questions. Or when you don’t agree with the decision we made on a service you asked for. Go to Grievances and Appeals or take a look at your member handbook for more information.

General Questions

What’s QUEST (Medicaid)?

The State of Hawaii Med-QUEST Division provides health care benefits through managed care plans for adults and children who meet low-income guidelines.

  • Quality care.
  • Universal access.
  • Efficient utilization.
  • Stabilizing costs.
  • Transform the way health care is provided to recipients.

Am I eligible for QUEST?

To see if you and your family qualify:

What information do I need to apply for QUEST?

Med-QUEST needs the following information to process your application:

  • Legal name.
  • Date of birth.
  • Resident address (if homeless, indicate general vicinity and ZIP code).
  • Mailing address (if there’s no resident address, you need an address where you can get mail).
  • Social Security number.
  • Citizenship and alien status.
  • Tax filing status (whether you intend to file a tax return and, if yes, whether the tax return will be joint and the number of dependents).
  • Pregnancy status and expected date of delivery.
  • Income.
  • Any insurance or other coverage.

For more information, visit mybenefits.hawaii.gov/required-information-to-complete-an-application/.

How do I apply for QUEST?

Visit medical.mybenefits.hawaii.gov/register.html and create a user account. If you’re eligible, you’ll receive a packet in the mail. Be sure to choose HMSA and return the form by the date indicated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I choose HMSA QUEST?

HMSA QUEST offers:

  • Choice. Choose the right provider for you from HMSA’s large network.
  • Peace of mind. Get quality medical care and prescription drugs, including 90-day supplies and mail order for maintenance medications.
  • Support. Find resources to manage your health, such as care coordination for health concerns and pregnancy/postpartum support.
  • Health education. Learn more through online health classes and in-person workshops at convenient HMSA Centers in your neighborhood.
  • Convenience. Need care right away? Visit an urgent care clinic or speak to a provider from the comfort of home with HMSA's Online Care.

Where can I get help or more information about HMSA QUEST?

We’re here to help you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

How do I get help for issues related to access to care, quality of care, and limitation to care?

  • The Hawaii Department of Human Services has contracted with Koan Risk Solutions to provide Ombudsman services to Hawaii Medicaid beneficiaries to help you with those issues. The ombudsman can also help you understand how the managed care system works and guide you through the grievance and appeal system.
  • Call 808-746-3324 or 1-888-488-7988 toll-free.
  • If you’re hearing impaired, use TTY 711.

What’s the HMSA QUEST (Medicaid) Member Handbook?

Your handbook has important information about your HMSA QUEST health plan such as:

  • The role of your primary care provider.
  • Grievance and appeal procedures.
  • Your rights and responsibilities.
  • Advance directives.
  • Health care services for children.

Please read your handbook as soon as possible.

How can I see my HMSA QUEST (Medicaid) Member Handbook?

Access your current handbook and choose a language.

If you’d like a printed copy of the HMSA QUEST (Medicaid) Member Handbook , call 808-948-6486 or 1-800-440-0640 toll-free. For TTY, call 1-877-447-5990 toll-free.

How do I find a doctor?

There are two easy ways to find a doctor:

  1. Use Find a Doctor on hmsa.com. Start your search based on a location, specialty, health issue, or languages spoken.
  2. Browse the Participating Provider Directory
  • To see a list of providers who treat HMSA QUEST members:
  • If you’d like a printed copy of the Participating Provider Directory, call 808-948-6486 or 1-800-440-0640 toll-free. For TTY, call 1-877-447-5990 toll-free.

Where can I find a directory of HMSA eye doctors?

Search for eye doctors and eyewear suppliers at https://eyedoclocator.eyemedvisioncare.com/hmsaquest/en

Can I manage my HMSA QUEST account online?

Yes! It’s easy and convenient to manage your health plan online with My Account. Once you sign up on hmsa.com, you can:

  • Manage your prescriptions.
  • Print a duplicate HMSA membership card.
  • See well-being programs available.
  • Change your email preferences or password.
  • Use HMSA’s Online Care to see a doctor online.
  • Find out if your plan will pay for medical services you need.
  • View your Report to Member that lists doctor visits, medications, and more.

How do I register or log in to My Account?

Go to hmsa.com and click My Account Login.

  • If you’re registering, click Create an account and follow the instructions.
  • If you’re already registered, enter the email you used to create your account, enter your password, and follow the instructions.

How can I get my medications by mail?

You’ll need to sign up to get your prescription medications mailed to your home at no cost. See the instructions [PDF].

Where can I learn about advanced care planning?

Here are some excellent resources:

How can I learn more about telehealth?

You can get care from the comfort, privacy, and safety of home with telehealth with HMSA’s Online Care. Get more information or sign up.

Where can I read the HMSA QUEST newsletter?

You should receive the newsletter in the mail or you can read the current and past issues on the HMSA QUEST webpage.

How can I update my contact information with Med-QUEST?

How can I learn more about my dental benefits?

Effective Jan. 1, 2023, Med-QUEST provides dental benefits for members over 21 years old.

Our partner organization, Community Case Management Corporation, can help you get dental care. Call them at 808-792-1070 or 1-888-792-1070 toll-free.

Who we work with for your care

Sometimes providing you with access to the best care means working with other organizations. You may hear from:

Avalon Healthcare Solutions – Genetic testing services
CVS Caremark – Prescription drugs
Evolent Health – Prior authorization services and radiology services such as CT scans or MRIs
EyeMed Vision Care - Routine vision services
Magellan Hawai’i - Behavioral health care
Modivcare - Non-emergency transportation arrangements for HMSA QUEST members.