Hawaii benefit reference
Hawaii Workers’ Compensation Benefits Chart 2026
Compare TTD/TPD formulas, annual limits, waiting days, medical choice, filing periods and dispute references.
Rates checked: September 1, 2026 · Hawaii Disability Compensation Division
2026 benefit reference
| Benefit or item | General formula or current limit |
|---|---|
| TTD | 66⅔% of AWW; $310 minimum and $1,240 maximum |
| TTD when AWW is below $310 | 100% of AWW |
| TPD | 66⅔% of pre-injury AWW minus later weekly earnings, subject to statutory limits |
| Permanent total disability | 66⅔% of AWW within limits; generally lifetime while qualifying |
| Permanent partial disability | Rating and statutory schedule; weekly rate subject to limits |
| Medical care | Reasonably needed injury-related treatment |
Use the Hawaii TTD calculator for the tested 2025 or 2026 total-disability rate.
Annual TTD limits supported
| Year | Minimum | Maximum | AWW producing maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $310 | $1,240 | $1,859.91 |
| 2025 | $298 | $1,192 | $1,787.91 |
Do not confuse the workers’ compensation maximum with the lower TDI maximum appearing in the same annual publication.
Procedure reference
| Item | General rule |
|---|---|
| Injury report | Notify the employer promptly |
| Employer brochure | Within three working days after notice |
| TTD waiting period | First three calendar days generally excluded |
| Treating physician | Worker generally chooses |
| Claim limitation | Generally two years after effects manifest, within five years of accident or occurrence |
| Appeal after decision | Generally within 20 days |
Official sources
- DCD 2026 maximum weekly benefit notice.
- DCD 2025 maximum weekly benefit notice.
- DCD workers’ compensation overview.
- DCD frequently asked questions.
Reviewed: September 1, 2026.