Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

The DVR helps people with disabilities train for, find, and keep jobs. Their services include:

• Vocational counseling and training
• Job search, application, and interviewing skills
• On-the-job coaching
• Keeping a job
• Job accommodations
• Medical or psychological testing
• Assistive technology evaluations
• Equipment or therapies to help physical or mental functioning
• Mental health counseling
• Home and vehicle changes for work purposes
• Financial needs assessments

Most services are free or based on what you can afford. If you have a disability that makes it hard to get a job, you might qualify for DVR services. Find your local DVR office here.

Hawaii Workforce Centers

For career counseling and help, visit a Hawaii Workforce Center near you. They offer free services like:

• Job listings
• Computer and Internet access
• Career counseling and training

They can also help you use job databases, post your resume, and apply for jobs. Find a Workforce Center near you.

Veterans’ Priority of Service

Hawaii Workforce Centers give extra help to veterans, including those with disabilities. Many centers have veteran employment specialists who provide one-on-one assistance to eligible veterans.

Keeping Your Health Benefits While You Work

Many people with disabilities worry about losing health benefits if they work. However, with the Medicaid Buy-In Program for Working Adults with Disabilities, you can work and still keep your health coverage.

The Medicaid Buy-In lets you keep your Medicaid benefits while working. This program has a much higher income limit, no resource limit, and the same coverage as regular Medicaid.

To qualify for the Medicaid Buy-In, you must:

• Be 16 years old or older
• Live in Hawaii
• Be a U.S. citizen or a qualified immigrant
• Be working
• Have a disability that meets Social Security’s medical standards

You can earn up to $11,380 per month and still qualify. Only your income is counted, not the income of other household members. If you have Medicaid Buy-In coverage, you might have to pay a monthly premium of up to $200, depending on your income.