(Update 12/17/25, Effective 01/01/26): The Aloha State has released changes to its Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) program for 2026:

• The maximum weekly benefit increased from $837 to $871
• The weekly taxable wage ceiling increased from $1,441.72 to $1,500.21
• Employee cost for premiums will be 0.5% of the first $1,500.21 of employee’s weekly wages.
• The weekly cap for employee contribution increased from $7.21 to $7.50

More details can be found here.

(Update 05/26/26, Effective 07/01/26): Hawaii recently passed Senate Bill 3082, aligning the Hawaii Family Leave Law (HFLL) with the federal FMLA to recognize qualifying military exigencies. As a reminder, the HFLL provides eligible employees with up to 4 weeks of family leave during any calendar year. While the leave reasons now include a qualifying exigency, the birth or adoption of a child or care for a family member with a serious health condition are also covered. Employees who plan to utilize HFLL leave for a qualifying military exigency can be required to provide written certification, and any documentation should include a copy of official military orders. Lastly, when using family leave for a qualifying military exigency under HFLL, the following family members are covered: child, spouse, reciprocal beneficiary, sibling, grandchild, or parent.

This change will come into effect on July 1, 2026, so be prepared to update your policies and handbooks if you include Hawaii-specific information.

Updates to your company handbook may need to be made if you include Hawaii state-specific leave benefits information.

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Please be sure to adjust your contributions in line with the updates, effective 01/01/26. Additionally, please ensure as a company you are offsetting any salary continuation/company top-up pay aligned with the new maximum weekly benefit rate where applicable, effective 01/01/26.*

*Claims that start in 2025 will be awarded 2025 benefit rates. Claims that begin on or after 01/01/26 will be eligible for the new maximum benefit rate.

2026 Maximum Weekly Wage Base and Maximum Weekly Benefit Amount
Senate Bill 3082 (HFLL Amendments)