How is my weekly benefit amount calculated?

TTD benefits are calculated at 66.67% of average weekly wage [§ 386-31], subject to the state's maximum weekly benefit amount.

How long do temporary benefits last?

TTD benefits continue until able to resume suitable employment. Once you reach MMI, temporary benefits typically end.

What are permanent partial disability benefits?

Yes, scheduled and unscheduled permanent partial disability benefits [§ 386-32]. These benefits compensate you for lasting impairment after reaching MMI.

Is medical treatment covered?

All reasonable and necessary medical treatment causally related to your work injury is covered. Employee may choose their own treating physician; employer may request an IME [§ 386-21].

Topic guideUpdated 2026-02-27

Hawaii Workers' Comp Benefits — TTD, PPD & Medical Coverage

Q: Are death benefits available?

Yes. 66.67% of average weekly wage to dependents; funeral expenses up to ten times the maximum weekly benefit rate (to the mortician) and burial expenses up to five times the maximum weekly benefit rate (to the cemetery) [§ 386-41].

Temporary total disability, permanent partial disability, death benefits, and medical treatment under Hawaii workers' comp law.

Hawaii workers' compensation provides several types of benefits to injured workers §386:1.

Temporary Total Disability (TTD)

If you are completely unable to work due to your injury, you may receive TTD benefits at 66.67% of average weekly wage §386-31. TTD continues until able to resume suitable employment.

Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)

Yes, scheduled and unscheduled permanent partial disability benefits §386-32. PPD benefits compensate you for lasting impairment after you reach Maximum medical improvement.

	Details
TTD Rate	66.67% of average weekly wage §386-31
TTD Duration	Until able to resume suitable employment §386-31
PPD	Yes, scheduled and unscheduled permanent partial disability benefits §386-32
Death Benefits	66.67% of average weekly wage to dependents; funeral expenses up to ten times the maximum weekly benefit rate (to the mortician) and burial expenses up to five times the maximum weekly benefit rate (to the cemetery) §386-41

Death Benefits

If a workplace injury results in death, dependents may receive 66.67% of average weekly wage to dependents; funeral expenses up to ten times the maximum weekly benefit rate (to the mortician) and burial expenses up to five times the maximum weekly benefit rate (to the cemetery) §386-41.

Medical Benefits

All reasonable and necessary medical treatment for the work-related injury is covered. Employee may choose their own treating physician; employer may request an IME §386-21.

Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)

MMI determined by treating physician; triggers permanent impairment rating and potential PPD award. Once you reach MMI, your temporary benefits typically end and any permanent impairment is evaluated.

✓If you believe your benefits have been calculated incorrectly or terminated prematurely, consult with a workers' compensation attorney to review your options.

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Gather these before your first consultation.

Incident report

(employer report, date/time of injury)

Medical records

(doctor visits, diagnoses, treatment plans)

Wage documentation

(pay stubs, tax returns, employment records)

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