What is the maximum duration for temporary total disability benefits in Hawaii?

In Hawaii, the maximum duration for temporary total disability (TTD) benefits is capped at 104 weeks. This period is established to provide financial support to workers who are unable to perform their job duties due to a work-related injury or illness. The provision of 104 weeks allows for a significant period during which an injured employee can focus on recovery without the added stress of financial instability.

This 104-week limit is designed to encourage timely recovery and return to work, ensuring that employees are not left in a prolonged state of dependency when their recovery from the injury may be expected to reach a conclusion. It's important that benefits are both adequate for supporting recovery and finite to encourage a return to productivity.

Other durations mentioned, such as 52 weeks or 78 weeks, do not align with the established regulations in Hawaii for TTD benefits, and the option that suggests duration may vary based on the severity of the injury does not apply in this context, as the time frame is specifically defined by law.