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HRS §386A-3

What the workers' compensation insurance fund is for

This section explains the purpose of the workers' compensation insurance fund. The fund sells workers' compensation insurance at the lowest price that is actuarially responsible, as set by its board. It must compete with private insurance companies and can serve as a model for the industry.

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The statute, as written — Fund's purpose

The fund's purpose is to sell workers' compensation insurance at the lowest actuarially responsible price as determined by the fund's board. The fund shall commence operation upon appointment and qualification of the initial five members of the fund's board, but the workers' compensation insurance sold initially by the fund shall provide insurance coverage for work injuries occurring from a date to be established by the board and not more than one year from the date of the appointment and qualification. The fund may serve as a model for the workers' compensation insurance industry to determine minimum insurance premium rates. It shall be competitive with other private workers' compensation insurance carriers.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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