HRS §392-71
Who hears appeals of disability benefit decisions
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section says that appeals are heard by a neutral referee chosen by the director. The referee acts as the appeal tribunal for temporary disability benefits appeals.
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The statute, as written — Appeal tribunal
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.
Appeals shall be heard by an impartial referee for temporary disability benefits appeals who shall be appointed by the director and who shall serve as the appeal tribunal.
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