Hawaii HB2042 aims to enhance oversight of workers' compensation claims by requiring audits of all active claims when employers or insurance carriers.

Hawaii HB2042 addresses the issue of unpaid workers' compensation claims by mandating audits of all active claims when employers or insurance carriers fail to make timely payments. The bill seeks to improve oversight and ensure that penalties are effective in discouraging non-payment. It amends existing law to include a 20% penalty on unpaid compensation, unless excused by the director. This Act will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Hawaii HB2042 aims to enhance oversight of workers' compensation claims by requiring audits of all active claims when employers or insurance carriers.

Hawaii HB2042 addresses the issue of unpaid workers' compensation claims by mandating audits of all active claims when employers or insurance carriers fail to make timely payments. The bill seeks to improve oversight and ensure that penalties are effective in discouraging non-payment. It amends existing law to include a 20% penalty on unpaid compensation, unless excused by the director. This Act will take effect on July 1, 2026.