Planning for Medicare

Thinking about retiring? We’re here to help. Learn about the basics of Medicare, your Medicare plan options, how to enroll, and more.

What’s Medicare?

Learn about the ABCDs of Medicare.

Learn about Medicare basics.

What are my Medicare plan options?

Choose a Medicare plan that’s the best fit for you.

Read about your options.

When should I enroll in Medicare?

Timing is everything. Sign up for Medicare on time to avoid penalties.

Find out when to enroll in Medicare.
Important dates.

Learn more

Attend a free workshop. Learn more about Medicare and your plan options online or in person.
Find a workshop.

We can help answer your questions.
Phone. Call us at 808-948-6235 or 1-800-693-4672 any day, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
In person. Visit us at an HMSA Center at convenient locations statewide.

Request an HMSA Pre-retirement kit and an HMSA Medicare Advantage information kit.

Schedule a meeting with a Medicare retirement specialist who’ll explain your health plan options.

Resources

See resources or talk to a Medicare retirement specialist on the phone or in person to get the Medicare information you need.

View resources.

For accommodations of persons with special needs at meetings, call 808-948-5800. TTY users, call 711.

HMSA Disclaimer

HMSA Akamai Advantage® is a PPO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in HMSA Akamai Advantage depends on contract renewal.
HMSA Akamai Advantage® Select Plus is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in HMSA Akamai Advantage Select Plus depends on contract renewal.
HMSA Akamai Advantage® Dual Care is a PPO D-SNP plan with a Medicare contract and is a state of Hawaii Medicaid Managed Care Program. Enrollment in HMSA Akamai Advantage Dual Care depends on contract renewal.