What's Being Discussed
The Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF) Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the City Financial Tower in Honolulu. The EUTF manages health, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits for state and county employees, retirees, and their families.

Prescription drug plans: Review of how CVS/SilverScript drug plans are being used, upcoming plan changes, and a pharmacy report from benefits consultant Segal
Medicare Part D update: Changes coming in 2027 related to Medicare drug coverage and the federal Inflation Reduction Act
Benefits administration system: Progress update on the new computer system managing member benefits
Proposed rule changes: Feedback from employers and unions on proposed changes to EUTF administrative rules
Staff and financial reports: Updates on member services, enrollment numbers, eligibility audits, wellness programs, and the fund's financial statements
Carrier updates: Reports from insurance providers including HMSA, Kaiser, Humana, CVS, Hawaii Dental Service, and others
Personnel matters: Discussed privately in executive (closed) session

Decisions Expected

Possible action on CVS prescription drug pricing guarantees (discussed in closed session)
Possible action related to a request for proposals for benefit consulting and pharmacy audit services (RFP 27-001)
Approval of minutes from the September 22, 2026 meeting

Who Should Pay Attention

State and county employees enrolled in EUTF health plans
Retirees, especially those preparing for the 2027 open enrollment period
Union members and public employees affected by proposed rule changes