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HRS §88-164

Benefits instead of other payments

This section says that benefits under this part replace any workers' compensation or other payments from the county for police, fire, or band members and their dependents. However, the member or dependents can choose to give up these benefits and instead claim workers' compensation or other legal benefits.

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The statute, as written — Benefits in lieu of other payments

The benefits set forth in this part shall be in lieu of any or other compensation payable to a member of a police force, fire department, or band or any of the member's dependents under or on account of chapter 386, or any other claim or demand against the county by whom the member is employed. However, the member of the police force, fire department, or band or the member's dependents may, at the member's or their election, waive the benefit provided for in this part and in lieu thereof claim any compensation or benefits that would otherwise be payable to the member or the member's dependents under chapter 386, or in any manner authorized by law.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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