Vivinavi : Hawaii : (United States) Hawaii

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• 2021/03/18 (Thu) 20:33
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Tax Return Processing]

Tax man, who has been helping us in the Unemployment Insurance Topic for some time, continues to share new information in the "Information Board" of the Vivinavi HP. Please read it.

"How to process tax returns for Hawaii unemployment insurance recipients"
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https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ib/desc/_wid_dfce534d56a58108d0c6caa2cb57d0657617032118

"For Hawaii unemployment insurance recipients who have already filed a tax return"
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https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ib/desc/_wid_2e89f0434364956fed006e66f4cf4703db70032118


tax man Mr.
Thank you for taking time out of your busy tax season. I sincerely and deeply appreciate your concern for us in the State of Hawaii.

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• 2021/03/21 (Sun) 13:33
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COBRA Health Insurance]

Regarding the free COBRA health insurance, a relief program for those who have been completely laid off due to coronary effects, which I recently shared on this topic, Q&A I have been contacted to share an article with an explanation, so I am posting the link below.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleaebeling/2021/03/12/free-health-insurance-100-cobra-subsidy-questions--answers/?fbclid=IwAR0JxFhH7GhcaPTLcjP3G1_1Zq5wQjt0oBUBxo7DKMILhAMDMF-z6NCqqNw

The above is a media article called Forbes, so please contact your former employer or HR department first. If your former employer or human resources department is not yet aware of this relief program, please contact the Hawaii State Department of Health through your employer.

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• 2021/03/22 (Mon) 18:20
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Ladies and gentlemen,

let me remind you again.

If you have any questions, please read #587 in this Topic and ask the call center directly first, rather than asking me in a Topic or email.

If you can't get through to the call center, you can ask in this Topic, "I am in this situation right now. ？ Is there anyone else in the same situation ？?

Also, if you are not sure about the advice you received from the call center staff, please explain your situation clearly in this topic and ask "What advice did other people receive ？?

We have heard from the unemployment insurance help team that the call center is very difficult to connect. However, I hear that if you call patiently, you will be connected, so please hang in there.

As I told you the other day, there is a good chance that you will not be able to see your UI account this month, so I am sorry, but please do not direct your questions to me.

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• 2021/03/24 (Wed) 20:27
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[Tax Return Processing on State Tax]

We share the link to the official announcement from Governor Ige.
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https://governor.hawaii.gov/newsroom/department-of-taxation-news-release-hawaii-filing-deadline-to-remain-april-20-2021/

The tax return deadline regarding the State Tax is April 20, and there are no plans to extend it after that.

I think the overwhelming majority of people process both Federal Tax and State Tax tax returns at the same time.

For those who have already processed their tax returns, please read #596 in this topic shared by tax man.

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• 2021/03/30 (Tue) 22:16
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Anne, Director of the UI Office, requested a budget from the Hawaii government to improve unemployment insurance services.
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https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2021/03/30/labor-director-asks-lawmakers-millions-expand-unemployment-services/?fbclid=IwAR0M6MSUH0005d_oOiXA7c9e4oT530Zw1hBqKAi6wYwdVBEoqi49QJq_r78

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• 2021/03/31 (Wed) 18:42
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The UI office has made an official announcement and I am sharing the link with you. It is a must read because it contains important information such as the start of appointment-based window service. If you are not good at English, please get help from people around you.
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https://labor.hawaii.gov/blog/news/6861/?fbclid=IwAR1s0BjUMmiEf53CoP3A-ME9zNzWLyYUYCKVFTtzTED-sJBV4WtrWrzMvlA

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• 2021/03/31 (Wed) 19:28
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Call Center]

Even English speakers have a very hard time connecting even if they pronounce "One" （ It is puzzling why the UI office decided to stop using the dial push system and use the voice system which is much more stressful ）.

not for consultations that might require Examiner or Adjuster approval （ PEUC approval, Overpayment, etc. ） or for simple consultations that might be handled quickly （ Glitch, Backdate, etc. ）. is to fax or email them with no luck, we have seen several cases where faxing has resulted in changes to the UI account.

As those of you who have been in the U.S. for a long time already know, local people avoid leaving evidence by e-mail to avoid problems later, which is why they rarely reply to e-mails. If you have a question that requires a response from the UI office, we strongly recommend that you call the call center rather than faxing or e-mailing.

Remember to include the following in your faxes and e-mails before the reminder. If you forget to do this, the UI office will not be able to verify your identity and will not let you through.
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● Name
● Last four digits of your social security number
● Address, phone number, and e-mail address on your UI account

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• 2021/04/01 (Thu) 20:10
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[Tax Return Processing]

tax man has shared a new "For those who have already filed for Hawaii unemployment insurance - latest information" on the information board, please read it.
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https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ib/desc/_wid_e3b7e1840bebadbe24979b58873d98e71981032131

• Ajisai
• 2021/04/02 (Fri) 19:20
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Dear Sunset

Thank you for all your help. Could you please tell me.
I made a mistake on one of the answers when filing today and hit the I am not agree go to Home button and tried again and submitted. I just wanted to edit the Yes answer to No, but I think it was the I am not agree go to Home button. Would it be ok if I wait? Thank you in advance for your help.

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• 2021/04/02 (Fri) 20:52
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Ajisai,

By filing, do you mean "File a Claim Certification" ？ After pressing the Submit button, open "Claim Inquiry" and click on the date in the past filing to see your response You can see your response record by clicking the date in the past filing.

In File a Claim Certification, once you press the Submit button, you cannot correct it later. If you make a mistake in your answer, you will have to call the call center to have it corrected.

Postscript
I am sorry, but could you please read #582? I am very sorry, but I would appreciate it if you could refrain from addressing questions to me in the future and write in the form of sharing. Thank you for your understanding.

• Ajisai
• 2021/04/02 (Fri) 21:32
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Dear Sunset

I apologize. I am always deeply grateful. Thank you very much.
When I reopened the file, the WAITINGQ in "Claim inquiry" disappeared and it became the usual "FILD". Thank goodness. It only took a while because I had to start over. Thank you so much for your quick reply.

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• 2021/04/02 (Fri) 21:45
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Ajisai,

I am relieved that you are not in a situation where a correction is needed.

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• 2021/04/02 (Fri) 21:47
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[COBRA Health Insurance]

Article shared by the Unemployment Insurance Help Team.
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https://www.staradvertiser.com/2021/03/28/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-official-sees-health-care-discounts-for-thousands-in-hawaii-under-american-rescue-plan/?fbclid=IwAR1XFPHnlVtv8ag-Oss-2dMhcrNTUyd4cTCeebxrljt-jUVmizmmISDB2LY

According to the above article, the contact for COBRA health insurance is not "Hawaii State Department of Health" but "Department Commerce and Consumer Affairs' Insurance Division" instead of "Hawaii State Department of Health".
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Contact:
https://cca.hawaii.gov/ins/contact/

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• 2021/04/03 (Sat) 07:27
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Scam Calls]

Locals share that they receive Scam calls from people claiming to be from the UI office saying, "You will be receiving your Stimulus Check soon. And PEUC will be approved soon" and asking for personal information.

Keep in mind. → The UI office has nothing to do with Stimulus Check business; we don't usually get calls regarding Stimulus Check. The checks usually arrive suddenly and without prior notice, either by bank transfer, check, or credit/debit card.

If you receive a suspicious call, be careful not to give them any personal information.

To find out if it is the UI office, you can say "I am not sure if it is Scam, so I need to check, please tell me how much is my WBA. Please tell me the Benefit Year End date of my unemployment insurance" and ask. The UI office staff, who can see the applicant's account in the system immediately, can answer accurately.

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• 2021/04/03 (Sat) 19:18
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[Tax Return Processing]

As some of you may already know, Proposition SB614 regarding the State Tax deduction for unemployment insurance has been nullified. Governor Ige also stated that he intends to not deduct state tax on unemployment insurance. as tax man mentioned, only Federal Tax （ $ 10,200 ） will be deductible.

SB614 bill:
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=614&year=2021

Star Advertiser article:
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2021/03/25/hawaii-news/bill-exempting-jobless-benefits-from-state-taxes-hits-a-snag/?HSA=5532f7ba030f059951174b893b83cda14904c73b&fbclid=IwAR0uQTfG8UHZccf_0fP32sxNOYgJ8YbdP80QgXHfPAjue7tE1nS9NIrzf5A

Those who are processing tax returns on their own can use the IRS site, the "information board" tax man's sharing, and also this article.
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https://www.forbes.com/advisor/taxes/10200-unemployment-tax-break-updates/

If you are not confident about processing your tax return this time, or if you do not want to read State Taxes are due April 20.
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https://files.hawaii.gov/tax/news/media/2021-03-24-hawaii_filing_deadline.pdf

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• 2021/04/06 (Tue) 21:57
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[Online ceremony consultation appointments]

We are pleased to share a share of an article about online ceremony consultation appointments.
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https://www.staradvertiser.com/2021/04/06/hawaii-news/kokua-line/kokua-line-some-jobless-with-pending-claims-will-have-appointments-for-help-canceled/

According to the Unemployment Insurance Help Team, online consultations are handled by staff other than Examiners and Adjusters. Therefore, as mentioned in the article, if you have an appointment with an Examiner or Adjuster for an Overpayment or Pending consultation that requires their approval, the appointment will be cancelled later on.

In other words, it seems to be similar to the image of a "call center turned online".

They are currently only accepting reservations for 84 slots. Currently, only 84 slots are available. I tried to open the system to see how it works, but as I expected, there was a huge competition and the slots were filled years in advance.

My personal impression is that it is faster to contact the call center patiently than to wait forever for an online consultation appointment slot to become available.

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• 2021/04/08 (Thu) 20:48
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If you don't know why you are Pending, please refer to the following list. If you don't know why it is Pending, please refer to it.

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• 2021/04/09 (Fri) 23:06
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For those of you who are planning to have your employer deposit your pay and bonuses, please read #201 in the "PEUC has not yet been approved" Topic and keep in mind.

We recommend that you voluntarily confirm with your employer that your labor reports match, as there have been many happenings involving unreported labor reports by employers for pay and bonuses.

Regarding severance pay, if the payment is received before the official resignation date or official termination date, it must be labor reported. If it is credited later, there is no need to labor report.

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• 2021/04/10 (Sat) 19:31
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Reminders and Changes]

To avoid making it difficult for everyone to read the topics and catch important information, please move those who post in the topics to the respective topics below. Thank you for your cooperation.

"PEUC 11 week extension program （ PEUC 2nd time ）" Topic completely closed.


●Applicants for the PEUC September Extension Program
●Applicants for the PEUC September Extension Program who submitted their second Initial Application
●Account Balance and Benefits under the PEUC Program Year End deadline extended by June
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"PEUC September Extension Program （ Third PEUC ）" Topic

● People who have not applied for the PEUC September Extension Program
● People who are receiving Original UI
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"PEUC Unemployment Insurance 13 Week Extension Program" Topic

● People waiting for PEUC approval due to Overpayment
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"PEUC is not yet approved" Topic

●Others
（ e.g. I don't know how to file ）
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Please find related past topics or start a new topic with a clear title. Please start a new topic with an easy-to-understand title.

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• 2021/04/10 (Sat) 19:52
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[Topic Completely Closed]

I am closing this topic because there will probably be no people to write after April 10, which is the maximum extension of the payment under the PEUC 11-week program. My posts will also be closed in this Topic.

If you want to write in this topic, please do not write in this topic and start a new topic with a clear title. Also, as I said in #582 and #586 of this topic, please refrain from asking me questions and start a new topic in a shared format.

There are many examples of people sharing information and system error messages in this topic, so if you are looking for various information and examples, please read this topic as well.

Finally.
I would like to express my deepest and most sincere thanks to those who shared information on this topic and to those who contacted me directly and provided information. I wish many blessings to all who helped.