HRS §386-191

Scope

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This part covers workers' compensation self-insurance groups. It does not apply to public employees or government entities. Approved groups are not treated as insurance companies and do not have to follow insurance laws, except as this part says.

employers

The statute, as written — Scope

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

This part shall apply to workers' compensation self-insurance groups. This part shall not apply to public employees or governmental entities. Groups which are issued a certificate of approval by the insurance commissioner shall not be deemed to be insurers or insurance companies and shall not be subject to the provisions of the insurance laws and rules, except as otherwise provided in this part.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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