Hawaii Disability Resources
If you just got hurt on the job, received a diagnosis, or need to understand what Hawaii offers for people with disabilities, this page covers the major programs and how to access them.
Workers' Compensation
The Hawaii Disability Compensation Division under the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations handles workers' comp claims.
What to do if you're hurt at work:- Report the injury to your employer immediately.
- Seek medical treatment -- you can choose your own doctor.
- File a claim with the Disability Compensation Division if needed.
- Written notice to employer as soon as practicable.
- File a formal claim within 2 years.
- All Hawaii employers must carry workers' compensation insurance.
- Benefits include medical care, temporary total/partial disability, permanent partial/total disability, and death benefits.
- Temporary total disability pays 66 2/3% of average weekly wage.
- Employee chooses the treating physician.
- Phone: 808-586-9161
- Web: labor.hawaii.gov/dcd
State Disability Programs
Hawaii has Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI), one of the few states with this program.
- Provides wage replacement for non-work-related illness or injury.
- Generally pays 58% of average weekly wages, up to the state maximum.
- Up to 26 weeks of benefits.
- Most employers are required to provide TDI coverage.
- Phone: 808-586-9161
- Web: labor.hawaii.gov/dcd
Medicaid
Hawaii's Medicaid program is called Med-QUEST.
How to apply:- Online at medquest.hawaii.gov
- By phone: 1-800-316-8005
- Web: medquest.hawaii.gov
Vocational Rehabilitation
The Hawaii Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) helps people with disabilities find and maintain employment.
Contact:- Phone: 808-586-9741
- Web: humanservices.hawaii.gov/vocational-rehabilitation
Disability Rights
Disability Rights Hawaii is the state's federally designated Protection and Advocacy organization. Contact:- Phone: 808-949-2922 / 1-800-882-1057
- Web: disabilityrightshawaii.org
Veterans Services
The Hawaii Office of Veterans' Services provides state-level assistance.
Contact:- Phone: 808-433-0420
- Web: dod.hawaii.gov/ovs
State Employment Protections
Hawaii has the Hawaii Employment Practices Act, which prohibits disability discrimination for employers with 1 or more employees.
Where to file a complaint:- Hawaii Civil Rights Commission: 808-586-8636
- Web: labor.hawaii.gov/hcrc
Key Contacts
| Agency | Phone | Website | |--------|-------|---------| | Disability Compensation Division | 808-586-9161 | labor.hawaii.gov/dcd | | Med-QUEST (Medicaid) | 1-800-316-8005 | medquest.hawaii.gov | | Division of Vocational Rehabilitation | 808-586-9741 | humanservices.hawaii.gov | | Disability Rights Hawaii | 1-800-882-1057 | disabilityrightshawaii.org | | Hawaii Civil Rights Commission | 808-586-8636 | labor.hawaii.gov/hcrc | | Social Security Administration | 1-800-772-1213 | ssa.gov |