In this module, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the Hawaii Employee-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund, or EUTF. Oftentimes, employees at the school may ask the SASA for information about EUTF enrollment as health insurance is a very valuable benefit for salaried employees. The Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund is a state agency established by the Legislature to make health insurance available to State and County employees.
Know the criteria for an employee to be eligible for health benefits.
Know where to find information about EUTF.
Know to whom employees should submit EUTF forms.
Understand the basis for the determination of sharing health insurance premium costs.
Be able to direct employees to the form needed for EUTF.
Understand the difference between open enrollment and mid-year qualifying events.
Be able to explain the impact of moving from 12-month to 10-month employment on an employee’s health benefit coverage.
Be able to explain the impact of authorized leave without pay on an employee’s health benefit coverage.