Member Connection February 2022

Aloha! We are pleased to provide the following updates and encourage you to share this information with others in your family. View previous notices.

COVID-19 Updates

As we continue to monitor developments, here are a few updates and reminders:

The federal government is distributing free N95 masks in several sizes through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program and HRSA Health Center COVID-19 N95 Mask Program. In Hawaii, free masks are available at a number of local community health centers and participating pharmacies including CVS/Longs Drugs, Walgreens, and Walmart. Each individual is limited to 3 masks while supplies last. Contact your local health center or pharmacy for more information. View CDC information about masks and respirators. 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.

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Member Plus Discounts

Take advantage of discounts available to you as an HMAA member! Simply mention our Member Plus Program to participating merchants and be prepared to present your HMAA ID card.  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!

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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.

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Updates to Contact Info

Please keep HMAA updated with changes to your contact information. This includes your mailing address (including your suite or apartment number), phone numbers, and email address. 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 Members, and also inform your plan sponsor or administrator if applicable.

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Center.

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