MMC Benefits Handbook
HMSA's Health Plan Hawaii Plus HMO
This section provides a summary of the HMSA's Health Plan Hawaii Plus HMO Plan (the "Plan") as of January 1, 2024.
This section, together with the Administrative Information section and the applicable section about participation, forms the Summary Plan Description and plan document of the Plan.
Health Plan Hawaii, a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Plan, offers comprehensive health services from participating health care providers. Generally, your care is fully covered after you pay a set copayment per visit. You select a primary care physician (PCP) who will manage your care and refer you to a specialist or other provider in the network if necessary. Except in an emergency, you do not receive benefits if you receive care outside of your health center.
References in this section to Marsh & McLennan Companies mean Marsh McLennan.
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a federal law that governs many employer-sponsored plans including this one. Your ERISA rights in connection with this Plan are detailed in the Administrative Information section.
- The Company does not collect, maintain, or report on any personal health information pertaining to you or any covered dependents.
- As a participant in our health plan, your personal health information is protected by federal law.
- Our medical Third Party Administrators (or carriers with respect to the insured programs) are required to protect your personal health information in accordance with federal law and data privacy agreements with the Company and/or plan fiduciaries.
- Please note that states seeking to prohibit or limit certain services covered under Company-sponsored plans might attempt to challenge your right to privacy under federal law. If a state's legal challenge is successful, there may be legal consequences associated with you procuring a service covered under a Company-sponsored plan that is or may become prohibited or limited under state law. If you have any questions regarding potential risks, please seek professional legal advice.