What's Being Discussed

The Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF) Benefits Committee is meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at City Financial Tower, Suite 1700, 201 Merchant Street, Honolulu. The meeting is also open to attend via Microsoft Teams or phone. Key topics include:

• Health plan usage reports from Kaiser Permanente, HMSA, HDS (dental), and VSP (vision) covering activity through mid-2026
• An independent annual analysis of active employee health plans, including the HMSA HMO plan, prepared by Segal consultants
• An informational notice about HMSA Medicare Advantage plan disenrollment changes coming in 2027
• Proposed changes to health plans for both active employees and retirees, covering HMSA medical, HMSA vision, HDS dental, and Kaiser Permanente
• A private (executive) session to discuss CVS pharmacy benefit contract terms, including cost caps and pricing guarantees

Decisions Expected

• The committee may approve or advance proposed changes to medical, dental, and vision plans for active employees and retirees
• Approval of minutes from the October 13, 2026 meeting (both in open and closed session)
• Discussion of CVS pharmacy contract terms will happen privately; a formal decision may follow

Who Should Pay Attention

• State and county government employees in Hawaii who receive health benefits through EUTF
• Retirees currently enrolled in EUTF health, dental, or vision plans
• Dependents covered under EUTF plans
• Anyone enrolled in or considering HMSA Medicare Advantage plans, due to upcoming disenrollment changes

Public testimony can be submitted by email to eutfadmin@hawaii.gov or by mail. Questions? Contact Ms. Desiree Yamauchi at (808) 587-5434.