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HRS §346-12

How to appeal a decision about your benefits

If you applied for or receive benefits and think a decision is wrong, you can appeal to the director. You must follow the department's rules and will get a fair hearing where both sides can present evidence.

The statute, as written — Hearing

An applicant or recipient, deeming oneself aggrieved, shall be entitled to appeal to the director in the manner prescribed by department rules and shall be afforded reasonable notice and opportunity for a hearing at which all of the evidence presented by the parties, to the extent allowed by chapter 91, shall be considered in a fair and impartial manner.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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