In 1990, Na Pu´uwai was awarded a grant and established the Na Pu´uwai Native Hawaiian Health Care System.Under the federal Native Hawaiian Health Care Act of 1988, Na Pu´uwai accepted the responsibility to spearhead the planning for a Native Hawaiian Health Care System for the Island of Molokai and Lanai.Na Pu´uwai has developed a healthcare system for Molokai and Lanai that offers dental Education for Elementary School children
Kaunakakai
for the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia
| Persons in family / household | Poverty guideline |
|---|---|
| 1 | $15,960 |
| 2 | $21,640 |
| 3 | $27,320 |
| 4 | $33,000 |
| 5 | $38,680 |
| 6 | $44,360 |
| 7 | $50,040 |
| 8 | $55,720 |
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,140 for each additional person.
Many communities have clinics that charge little or nothing for dental care. They are usually run by nonprofits, community health centers, dental schools and local health departments, and they often rely on grants, donations and public funding. Some serve everyone on a sliding fee scale, while others focus on children, seniors or people without insurance. Every clinic sets its own rules, so call ahead and ask what you qualify for.