SB402

Hawaii SB402 amends workers' compensation law to incorporate aspects of California's laws.

Hawaii SB402 amends Hawaii's workers' compensation law to better address issues like delays, denial of claims, and required notices. The bill incorporates certain aspects of California's workers' compensation laws, which some Hawaii practitioners have identified as a useful model. It establishes notice requirements for employers, mandates written reports for employers denying injury compensability, and requires employers to provide up to $10,000 for medical care, services, and supplies immediately following an injury.