News & Insights
Hawaii Medicare news, local healthcare updates, and retirement healthcare guidance
Why Hospitals Are Dropping Medicare Advantage, and What It Means in Hawaii
A Hawaii Medicare guide to hospital Medicare Advantage contract exits, network risk, and why Original Medicare plus Medigap works differently.
CMS Drug Price Negotiation Proposed Rule: What It Means for Hawaii Medicare Beneficiaries
CMS proposed permanent rules for Medicare drug price negotiation in June 2026. Here is what Hawaii beneficiaries should watch as negotiated prices change Part D plan costs.
Medicare Savings Programs in Hawaii: QMB, SLMB, and QI Eligibility and Benefits
Medicare Savings Programs can help Hawaii beneficiaries pay Part B premiums and, in some cases, Medicare deductibles and coinsurance. Here is what QMB, SLMB, and QI mean before you apply.
HMSA Payment Changes: What Hawaii Medicare Patients Should Watch in 2026
HMSA is changing how it pays many primary care doctors in Hawaii. Here is what Medicare beneficiaries should watch, especially if access to your doctor already feels tight.
The HMSA-Straub Merger: What Hawaii Medicare Beneficiaries Need to Know
Hawaii's largest health insurer HMSA is proposing to combine with Hawai'i Pacific Health, which owns Straub, under a new parent entity called One Health Hawai'i. Here's what it means for Medicare beneficiaries, whether you're on EUTF, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, or Original Medicare.
Turning 65 in Hawaii: Your Complete Medicare Enrollment Guide
If you're turning 65 soon, here's everything you need to know about enrollment periods, late penalties, and the choices that will shape your healthcare for the next 20 years.
Medicare Will Cover Weight Loss Drugs Starting July 2026: What Hawaii Beneficiaries Need to Know
The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program brings Wegovy, Zepbound, and Foundayo to Part D enrollees at $50 per month starting July 1, 2026. Here is who qualifies, how it works, and what to watch for.
After the Flooding: What Hawaii Medicare Beneficiaries Should Know About Disaster Waivers and Special Enrollment
The March 2026 Kona Low storms triggered a federal public health emergency in Hawaii. CMS activated disaster waivers and a Special Enrollment Period for Medicare beneficiaries. Here's what that means for you.
Another Medicare Advantage Plan Just Shut Down. Here's What Hawaii Beneficiaries Should Take Away.
Clear Spring Health is exiting Medicare Advantage entirely, leaving members scrambling before May 31, 2026. This is happening more often across the country. For Hawaii retirees choosing between MA plans and Medigap-style coverage, the pattern matters.
Humana Signals Medicare Advantage Benefit Cuts for 2027: What It Reveals About MA Risk
Humana's CEO just told Wall Street that benefit cuts are coming for 2027. This is how Medicare Advantage works: when company profits drop, your benefits drop too. Here's what Hawaii retirees need to understand.
Medicare Part D in 2026: The New Out-of-Pocket Cap and What Hawaii Beneficiaries Need to Know
The Inflation Reduction Act redesigned Medicare Part D with a $2,100 annual out-of-pocket cap, negotiated drug prices, and monthly payment options. Here's how it works and why your plan choice still matters.
Is EUTF Closing the HMSA 90/10 PPO for Retirees? Here's What's Actually Happening
EUTF closed the HMSA 90/10 PPO to new active-employee subscribers effective July 1, 2026. For Medicare-eligible retirees, the 2026 EUTF Retiree Highlights Guide still lists the HMSA 90/10 PPO as an available plan. Here is the distinction that matters and how to confirm your options.
Medigap vs Medicare Advantage in Hawaii: Why Original Medicare Gives You More Control
For Hawaii retirees choosing their own Medicare coverage, here's why a Medigap plan with Original Medicare offers more freedom, predictability, and control than Medicare Advantage.
Retiring from a Hawaii State Job? Here's How Medicare Works with Your EUTF Benefits
A step-by-step guide for Hawaii state and county employees approaching retirement and Medicare eligibility.
Why EUTF Retirees Must Enroll in Medicare Part B
If you're a Hawaii public-sector retiree approaching age 65, Medicare Part B enrollment isn't optional. Here's what happens if you don't enroll and how the EUTF reimbursement works.
Medicare Costs in 2026: What Hawaii Residents Need to Know
Updated Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D costs for 2026, including IRMAA brackets and what they mean for Hawaii retirees.