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HRS §87A-43

Public employers must pay into the retiree benefits trust

Starting in the 2018-2019 budget year, every county and other public employer must pay the yearly amount required by law into the trust that funds retiree benefits. The board in charge of the trust decides how much each employer owes for each budget year.

counties

The statute, as written — Payment of public employer contributions to the other post-employment benefits trust

(a) Commencing with fiscal year 2018-2019, each of the counties and all other public employers shall make annual required contributions in accordance with section 87A-42 for the benefit of their retirees and beneficiaries. (b) The board shall determine the annual required contribution owed by each public employer under this part for each fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 2018-2019.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§87A-42 Setting up a trust fund for retiree health benefits

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