April 25, 2026

Over Half Of Hawaii’s Workers’ Comp COVID-19 Claims Are Initially Denied 0 Coronavirus-related claims are being denied at higher rates than other claims because it’s hard to prove whether an employee caught the virus at work.

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But more than 55% — 230 out of 425 — were initially denied pending investigations, according to the state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.

Bill Kunstman, spokesman for DLIR, said typically fewer than 10% of workers’ comp claims are denied pending investigations. Employers and insurance carriers have the option to request investigations as part of their due process rights, he explained.

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