hmaa
Employer Connection
April 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.
CMS Extends Transitional Policy 
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently extended its transitional (grandmothered) policy in the individual and small group markets. For grandmothered groups, the decision further delays mandatory conversion to an Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliant plan and rate structure. Health plans may retain their grandmothered status until CMS announces they must come into compliance with the relevant ACA requirements.

This announcement does not impact all HMAA clients. Your health plan is grandmothered if your company:

  • Has 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees;
  • Is not currently enrolled in a “grandfathered” health plan; and
  • Obtained HMAA coverage before October 1, 2013.

This notice is informational only and does not require any action on your part. For more information about the ACA, please consult with your legal counsel or visit www.healthcare.gov.

Free COVID-19 Tests
Each U.S. household may order two sets of 4 FREE at-home over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests. Order online at covidtests.gov or call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
If you purchase tests, OTC diagnostic tests authorized for emergency use, cleared, or approved by the FDA are covered at 100% with no out-of-pocket cost at HMAA’s preferred pharmacies (currently Bartell Drugs, Kinney Drugs, Rite Aid, Sam’s Club, Walgreens, and Walmart) for members with medical or prescription coverage. Be sure to present your member ID card at the pharmacy counter and ask to have your purchase submitted to your health plan.  
Free COVID-19 Tests
Each U.S. household may order two sets of 4 FREE at-home over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests. Order online at covidtests.gov or call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
Active&Fit® Digital Workouts 
Active&Fit® provides free digital workouts so you can work out anytime at home or on-the-go, even if you don’t have a fitness membership.
  • Employer-sponsored program members may access digital resources upon creating an account at activeandfit.com.
  • All other HMAA members may access free digital workouts through Enroll or Learn More > Join Now from hmaa.com/wellness/active-and-fit under The Active&Fit Direct Program. No payments are due unless you enroll in a facility membership.

Free videos are also available to everyone through the Active&Fit® Facebook and YouTube accounts, designed for all levels!
Featured Member Plus Merchant: CrossCountry Mortgage 
HMAA members receive special savings from CrossCountry Mortgage! Enjoy savings on lender fees (processing, underwriting, credit report, flood certificate and appraisal) at closing when you mention this Member Plus discount to the CrossCountry Hawaii team upon applying for your home loan. Additional restrictions and requirements apply. 

As part of CrossCountry Mortgage’s Preferred Mortgage Savings Plan, they also offer onsite and virtual training seminars for your employees. They will help you find the best solution whether you are looking to refinance your current home loan, purchase your first home, or buy investment properties.
Mahalo to our Survey Participants 
Thank you to everyone who took our recent satisfaction survey! Those who responded by March 31 were eligible to win one of five $100 VISA gift cards. Congratulations to our lucky winners – Anthony G., Expedita T., Kern A., Kristina P., and Linda S.! 

Our surveys are still available online. We appreciate and value your confidential feedback, which will be used to improve our processes and service. To take a survey, visit:

Employers: https://www.hmaa.com/groupsurvey                   
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.