HEMA Federal Credit Union to Merge Into PAHO/WHO Federal Credit Union on September 1, 2026
Members of Healthcare Employees Mid-Atlantic (HEMA) Federal Credit Union voted on July 10, 2026, to approve a merger with PAHO/WHO Federal Credit Union, effective September 1, 2026. On that same day, the combined credit union will begin a new chapter as Bienestar Federal Credit Union.
“HEMA FCU and PAHO/WHO FCU share a common mission: helping people live healthier financial lives,” said Miguel Boluda, Jr., CEO of PAHO/WHO FCU. “Our new name, Bienestar FCU, reflects our commitment to financial wellness and the overall well-being of our members. Together, we can build on that shared purpose and continue growing alongside the members and communities we serve, today and well into the future.”
With this merger, the Bienestar FCU family will include employees and family members of MedStar Corporation. This includes the Washington Hospital Center, National Rehabilitation Hospital, the Visiting Nurse Association and any other MedStar employees in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
The combined credit union will have approximately $340 million in assets and serve nearly 8,700 members.
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