hmaa
Employer Connection
February 2022
Aloha! We are pleased to provide the following updates and encourage you to share this information with others in your company. View previous notices.
COVID-19 Updates 
As we continue to monitor developments, here are a few updates and reminders:

  • Over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests are available as follows.
  • Free at-home OTC tests can be ordered online at covidtests.gov or call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
  • Tests authorized for emergency use, cleared, or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are covered at 100% with no out-of-pocket cost when purchased at HMAA’s preferred pharmacies (currently Bartell Drugs, Kinney Drugs, Rite Aid, Sam’s Club, Walgreens and Walmart) by members with medical or prescription coverage. Be sure to present your member ID card at the pharmacy counter.
  • You may purchase these tests at an online retailer or pharmacy other than HMAA’s preferred pharmacies and be reimbursed at the lower of your cost or $12 per test. To learn more or to submit a reimbursement request, visit optumrx.com/testinfo. You must submit your claim within one year of purchase. Reimbursement will be available for purchases made through the end of the public health emergency.
  • Limit 8 tests per member per calendar month when purchased without a prescription. There is no limit if ordered or administered by a physician. 
Member Plus Discounts 
We invite HMAA groups to enjoy free promotion of your business when you provide a discount through our Member Plus Discount Program. Visit himemberplus.com for details!

Our program features special offers from a wide variety of merchants for fitness and health, food and beverage, and business services. Participating merchants include Egan’s Bootcamp, Healthy Baby Hawaii, and CrossCountry Mortgage – just to name a few!
Promote Heart Health during American Heart Month 
February is American Heart Month and a great opportunity to promote heart health. Many forms of cardiovascular disease can be prevented or managed with a healthy lifestyle – eating a good diet, being active every day, living tobacco free, regularly checking blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and taking appropriate medications.

The American Heart Association offers lots of diet and lifestyle recommendations for better heart health. 
Updates to Contact Info 
Please keep HMAA updated with changes to your company and member contact information. This includes mailing addresses (especially suite and apartment numbers), phone numbers, and email addresses. If we do not have current information on file, there will be a delay in receiving updates and other important information from us.
If any information needs to be updated, please complete and submit an Information Change Form for Employer Groups or Members.
Need Assistance?
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact your HMAA Account Manager directly or at (808) 791-7654, toll-free at (800) 621-6998 x301, or AccountManager@hmaa.com.