Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 17:14:57 -1000
From: lambda@aloha.net (Martin Rice)
Subject: RB 031:  Reciprocal Beneficiary Alert #4

Aloha auwinala kakou.

Clearing up much of the confusion that has surrounded the signing of the
Reciprocal Beneficiaries Law and applications that surfaced over the weekend.



APPLICATIONS TO BE DISTRIBUTED ON JULY 1ST:  At a press conference this
afternoon, Dr. Lawrence Miike, Director of the Department of Health, stated
that his office in Honolulu will be distributing the applications beginning
at 7:45pm tomorrow morning.  He said that he will personnally be handing
them out as not to overburden his staff.

NEIGHBOR ISLAND APPLICATION DISTRIBUTION SET FOR JULY 1ST:  Both the Hilo
and Lihu`e Governor Liasion Offices confirmed late this afternoon that they
will begin distribution of the applications tomorrow morning also.  It is
anticipated that all neighbor island offices will be starting the
distribution of forms as well.  Community members are urged to check on
Maui, Lana`i, Moloka`i and in Kona beforehand.

PROCESSING UPDATE:  According to media release this afternoon, the new
Reciprocal Beneficiaries Law will be effective July 8th, however,
retroactive to July 1st.  Applications will be processed beginning July 8th.

KAUA`I ANTICS UPDATE:  The scheduled mass registration and "mailbox
blessing" is now tentatively scheduled for Monday, July 7.  Specifics will
be broadcast as soon as they become available.


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  "If it's don't ask, don't tell, don't pursue, then why did
  they paint Tripler Army Medical Center that shade of pink?"  
                                          --buddy Ken Jopling
                                          (upon seeing it for 
                                              the first time)
                              ~~~~~
                         Fred and Martin
                            24 years,
                      yet strangers before
                         the law (still)
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