For Immediate Release                              

Contacts:
Sheryl M. Ferido
BIA-Hawaii
smf@biahawaii.org

Caroline Davis
HMAA
(808) 591-0088
communications@hmaa.com

Paul Skellon
Harris Agency
(808) 946-4525
pauls@harris-agency.com

BIA-Hawaii Announces HMAA as its 
Exclusive PPO Association Health Plan Offering
Building a Foundation for Your Health

(Honolulu, Hawaii, August 6, 2019) – The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii) today announced it has partnered with Hawaii Medical Assurance Association (HMAA) to be the exclusive Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Association Health Plan offering for BIA-Hawaii members. Through this partnership, BIA-Hawaii members throughout the state can take advantage of preferred pricing with HMAA, making healthcare more affordable for businesses and employees alike.
 
In making today’s announcement, BIA-Hawaii Chief Executive Gladys Quinto Marrone said, “We are excited to offer our members the flexibility in plan options with HMAA. Their comprehensive health insurance and proactive wellness solutions will enable our members to take great care of their employees and families while controlling costs.”
 
HMAA’s Executive Chairman John Henry Felix said, “We are honored to be chosen as BIA-Hawaii’s exclusive partner to offer a wide array of healthcare benefits and savings normally associated with large corporate health plans. From our benefit-rich to low-cost plans available at affordable rates, HMAA provides a foundation for healthier lives.”
 
HMAA has an extensive provider network that is second-to-none, and all their plans cover traditional medical care as well as comprehensive alternative care including chiropractic, naturopathic, and acupuncture. They also provide ancillary benefits and a number of unique wellness and prevention programs including worksite biometric screenings, incentives for expectant mothers, and 24/7 telemedicine access to physicians.
 
About Building Industry Association of Hawaii
The Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA) is the VOICE of the Construction Industry. BIA is a not-for-profit trade organization chartered in 1955 and affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). We promote our members through advocacy and education, while providing community outreach programs and signature industry events to enhance the quality of life for the people of Hawaii. Our members build the communities we call home. www.biahawaii.org
 
About HMAA
HMAA has been one of the most trusted local health insurance companies by small, mid-sized, and large employers for over 30 years. More than just a health plan, HMAA serves thousands of employers and their members by providing value-added products and superior customer service. www.hmaa.com
 

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To learn more, contact HMAA at (808) 791-7616 or sales@hmaa.com.