Hawaii Medical Service Association
[3] In 1935, a group of Hawaii social workers started a nonprofit association governed by a community board of directors.In 1999, the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) awarded Health Plan Hawaii with the highest HMO accreditation possible.[4] In the 2000s, HMSA endured a round of provider led litigation, including the latest charges of anti-competitive practices, filed in U.S. District Court in April 2013.[5] HMSA’s health and wellness programs help members stay healthy and avoid costly chronic diseases.The name was chosen because health plan members can receive the discounts 365 days of the year to help them stay healthy and fit.