This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Los Angeles Based Flight Attendants
2026 Annual Health Benefits Enrollment
Aloha LAX,
As we move forward in integrating our work systems with Alaska Air Group, a few changes will be apparent in this year’s Open Enrollment that may look different than what we are used to. Please take the time to review these changes and reach out to your local leadership for any questions you may have.
Annual Benefits Enrollment runs October 29 – November 21. Hawaiian Flight Attendants will continue under our existing benefit programs until a joint agreement is reached through the joint negotiations process.
Enrollment Platform
This year’s enrollment will take place on OurBenefitsHub.com. The site replaces HA.BenefitsNow.com. Even though the platform is shared, our contractual benefits remain governed by our current Hawaiian agreement until new terms are negotiated and ratified.
Key Dates and Coverage
Enrollment window: October 29 – November 21, 2025
Coverage effective date: January 1, 2026
No action needed for current coverage to continue, unless you wish to:
- Re-enroll in an FSA
- Complete a new HC-5 waiver form
Confirmation statements for 2026 coverage will be mailed and posted online the week of December 1.
Plan Updates
- Medical plan costs: HMSA and Kaiser plan premiums are increasing by approximately 10–11%.
- New vendor for FSAs/HRAs: Administration is moving from SmartChoice to Optum Financial.
- Company EAP provider change: Lyra will replace SupportLinc as the Employee Assistance Program provider for Hawaiian Airlines. Please note that company EAP is a different program from the AFA EAP.
- Group Life & AD&D: Members who have not named a beneficiary will need to add one during enrollment.
- Leave of Absence Premium Billing: The Benefits Hub will handle billing and payment for benefits during leaves.
Travel Program Note
TRAVEL OPEN ENROLLMENT will be moved to March 2026 as we prepare for a combined Passenger Service System (PSS).
The “Inner Circle” enrollment period will not occur in November. Current Inner Circle guests remain active through December.
Beginning in January, Inner Circle fares will apply automatically when using FTP credits on HA-designated flights.
Getting Help
- Benefits Hub: (844) 231-3476 (Mon–Fri, 3 a.m.–4 p.m. HST; 4 a.m.–5 p.m. beginning Nov. 2)
- Meet-n-Greets: Nov. 3–7 at various Hawaiian locations
- Virtual drop-ins: Nov. 10–21 via Microsoft Teams
The most up-to-date information can be found on Team AAG.
