In Hawaii, we think it is very important to “take care of” our state workers, especially those who have been with the government for a long time. So we long ago agreed to pay “other post-employment benefits,” or OPEB, to state workers. The Employees’ Retirement System represents the retirement benefits. The Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund represents the medical benefits. […]
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