News & Insights
Hawaii Medicare news, local healthcare updates, and retirement healthcare guidance
EUTF Is Closing the HMSA 90/10 PPO to New Enrollees in July 2026. Here's What That Means.
The EUTF Board voted to close the HMSA 90/10 PPO plan to new subscribers effective July 1, 2026. Current enrollees are grandfathered, but this is a one-way door. Here's what EUTF retirees need to know.
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.
The HMSA-Straub Merger: What Hawaii Medicare Beneficiaries Need to Know
Hawaii's largest health insurer HMSA is merging with Hawaii Health Partners and Straub Medical Center. Here's what it means for Medicare beneficiaries, whether you're on EUTF, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, or Original Medicare.
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.