The Committee consists of an equal number of representatives from labor, management, and the public, appointed by the Director who designates one of the public members as Chairperson. TDI replaces 55 per cent of the worker's average pay after the seventh day of disability. Employers may require employees to contribute up to one-half of the TDI premium cost, not to exceed 0.5 per cent of their weekly wages. Prepaid Health Care. Hawaii was the first state to adopt an innovative Prepaid Health Care law, chapter 393, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Coverage includes hospitalization, surgery, office visits, diagnostic tests, and maternity benefits.
Employers must provide health care coverage for eligible employees. Employees may be required to contribute up to one-half the premium cost, or 1.5 per cent of their monthly wages, whichever is less. The UI program enables eligible unemployed workers to partially replace lost income for up to 26 weeks, while seeking work. UI benefits are paid from a trust fund, financed by employers. Referees' decisions may be appealed directly to the courts.