Panel says it needs more information HONOLULU (AP) - A state agency has delayed a decision on a possible 26 percent increase for health insurance premiums for state and local government workers and retirees. Trustees of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund on Tuesday said they need more information before they decide. The board recently learned the fund was losing more than $1 million a month on its preferred provider plans. A consultant said the agency has enough money to possibly continue through the middle of the year. Earlier this month, Gov. Linda Lingle asked the Legislature to reduce public employee health benefits and to restructure management of the agency before it runs out of money. Lawmakers haven't acted on the request. (Copyright 2010 Associated Press. All rights reserved)