Are employees allowed to choose their own medical treatment under workers' compensation?

Employees are indeed allowed to choose their own medical treatment within the framework of managed care options provided by the workers' compensation system. This means that while they have some degree of choice regarding their healthcare providers, that choice is typically limited to those who are part of an approved managed care organization. This system is designed to ensure that the medical care provided is appropriate, cost-effective, and adheres to established treatment guidelines.

Managed care arrangements often provide employees with various providers to select from, which promotes access to quality care while controlling costs. This structure is beneficial for ensuring that injured workers receive timely and appropriate treatment, while also allowing them some input into their medical care decisions.

The other options suggest either unrestricted choice or a lack of both choice and recommendation power altogether, which does not accurately reflect the guidelines set under Hawaii's workers' compensation laws.