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About HMAA

Hawaii’s Trusted Leader in Health Insurance for Businesses

Trusted by Hawaii’s Businesses. Passionate About Your Health.

As a kamaaina business serving Hawaii for over 35 years, HMAA is a health insurance company dedicated to the health and wellness of our community. Our loyalty to local employees and families, along with our commitment to personalized care, has made us one of Hawaii’s most trusted health insurers.

We understand Hawaii’s people, culture, and values—because we live them every day. Our members and partners rely on HMAA for dependable coverage, superior service, and support you can trust.

A Legacy of Leadership and Service

Our founder, Arnold Baptiste, Sr., a Kauai native, believed in contributing to his community in his private, public and professional life. An advocate for small business, he established HMAA in 1989 to provide quality health insurance alternatives for Hawaii companies.

Our former Executive Chairman and CEO, John Henry Felix, had a distinguished career in business, government, labor-management relations, community service, diplomacy and education spanning many decades. During his nearly 20 years with HMAA, John Henry’s remarkable wealth of experience and leadership helped us grow and thrive.

Along with our current President, CEO and Director, William McCorriston, we’re proud to carry their vision forward today—providing exceptional benefits, flexible plans, and service you can count on.

Mission Statement

HMAA is commited to providing Hawaii’s businesses and their employees with and families with quality, affordable health insurance benefits for traditional and alternative medical services.

Guiding Principles

HMAA commits itself to excellence in service; loyalty to its members and their families; and pride in providing quality and affordable health insurance benefits.

Core Values

  • Loyalty
  • Pride
  • Quality
  • Excellence
  • Commitment

More Than a Health Plan

HMAA offers a wide range of Preferred Provider Health Plans with customizable benefit options designed to meet the needs of employers and employees across the islands
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Beyond Coverage, We Provide:

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Customized Wellness Programs

We help businesses promote healthy, productive teams with preventive care and access to alternative wellness providers

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Value-Added Services

Our HiDoc® telehealth platform and other resources make access to care simple, convenient, and progressive.

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Personalized Support

We believe in caring for every member like family, with responsive human-to-human support you can rely on.

BRANDON BAPTISTE | OWNER, WAILUA SHAVE ICE & WAILUA DRIVE-IN

“Starting a small business in Hawaii is really hard, so having trusted partners like HMAA makes all the difference. They take care of the important things we don’t always have time for, especially our employees.”

Our Ongoing Commitment to the Health of Hawaii’s Businesses

HMAA is one of the primary health insurance companies in the state, and because of our commitment to excellent customer service, we consistently rank among the best. We’re proud of the exceptional benefits, superior service, flexibility, and choices we provide to Hawaii’s businesses.

We look forward to being Hawaii’s trusted health insurance business partner for many years to come.

At HMAA, we’ve got you covered.