What's Being Discussed
The Board of Trustees for the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF) is holding its regular monthly meeting on August 25, 2026. The EUTF manages health, dental, vision, prescription drug, and life insurance benefits for Hawaii state and county employees, retirees, and their dependents.

HMSA health plan updates, including how primary care is paid for, how patient care is managed, and programs for rare diseases and diabetes
Proposed changes to EUTF administrative rules and the annual report
Budget planning for fiscal years 2027–2029 and ideas for the 2027 legislative session
Health plan performance as of June 30, 2026, reviewed by the fund's outside consultant (Segal)
Updates on member services, enrollment, eligibility audits, and wellness programs
Reports from insurance carriers including HMSA, Kaiser, CVS Caremark, Humana, and others
Technology updates, including improvements to the benefits administration system and website
Planning for 2027 retiree open enrollment

The board will also hold a closed (executive) session to discuss confidential procurement matters, personnel issues, and legal opinions.

Decisions Expected

Possible approval of proposed rule changes and the 2027–2029 budget
Review and possible action on contracts for pharmacy and benefit consulting services
Personnel decisions to be made in closed session

Who Should Pay Attention

State and county employees enrolled in EUTF health plans
Retirees preparing for the upcoming 2027 open enrollment period
Anyone interested in how public employee health benefits are managed and funded in Hawaii