Hawaii Temporary Disability Insurance Paid Medical Leave

What it offers

Hawaii DLIR says TDI requires employers to provide partial wage-replacement insurance coverage for eligible employees who are unable to work because of an off-the-job injury or sickness, including pregnancy. Eligibility generally requires at least 14 weeks of Hawaii employment in the 52 weeks before disability, with at least 20 hours and at least $400 in wages in each qualifying week, and current employment. A statutory plan pays disability benefits from the eighth day of disability for up to 26 weeks at 58% of average weekly wages. For 2026, the maximum weekly benefit amount is $871 and the maximum employee weekly deduction is $7.50. Claims use Form TDI-45, which is requested from the employer or the Disability Compensation Division. Hawaii Family Leave rules separately allow some employees to use accrued and available sick leave for family leave purposes, but statutory TDI benefits are for the employee's own illness or disability.

Questions that decide eligibility

GiveCare prepares the questions; the program makes the decision. Bring these to the call or the application:

1. 01

   Does the person receiving care live in Hawaii?

   Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.

2. 02

   Does the VA disability rating meet the program’s minimum (our record lists null%)?

3. 03

   Do the work hours meet the minimum (our record lists null hours)?

4. 04

   Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name.

   Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.

5. 05

   What documents do you need from us to start an application?

6. 06

   Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?