Form TDI-46
(Rev. 1/2000)
DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS
(This form is prescribed for use by employers and insurance carriers for the denial of a claim for disability benefits. This
notice is to be mailed to the claimant in triplicate to give the claimant the opportunity of filing an appeal with the Department
of Labor and Industrial
Relations.)
Claimant’s Name and Address
Employer’s Name and Address
Social Security Number
Department of Labor Account Number
First Date of Disability Claimed
Insurance Carrier’s Name and Address
Date Claim Filed
Date Notice Sent
To Dept.: __________________
Claim or File No.
To Claimant: ______________
Telephone No.
FAX No.
You are hereby notified that your claim for Disability Benefits is denied under the provisions of the Hawaii Temporary
Disability Insurance Law for reason(s) checked below. (Check each item on which claim is being denied.)
1. You do not meet the eligibility requirements. You must work at least 20 hours each week for 14 weeks
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during the 52 weeks immediately preceding the first day of disability; and have earnings of at least $400.
Employment must have been with covered Hawaii employers.
2. You were not in current employment; i.e., you did not perform regular service in covered Hawaii
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employment immediately or not longer than two weeks prior to the onset of the sickness or accident
causing disability, or prior to becoming totally disabled because of pregnancy.
3. You were not disabled beyond the 7 consecutive-day waiting period. (Statutory benefits commence on
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the 8
day of disability.)
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4. You have received 26 weeks of benefits, the maximum payable during a benefit year.
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5. Your claim was filed on _________________________________ . A claim must be filed within 90 days after
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commencement of disability or as soon thereafter as is reasonably possible. Benefits need not be paid for
any period more than 14 days prior to the date the required proof is furnished, unless good cause can be
shown for the late filing. No benefits shall be paid unless proof of disability is furnished within 26 weeks
after commencement of disability.
No benefits are payable.
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Payments will commence 14 days prior to date claim was filed.
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6. You have indicated that you are claiming benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Law of this State
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or any other state.
7. Medical records indicate you were able to perform regular work on _________________________________
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Payment of benefits is denied after ________________________________________________________________
8. The medical certification does not establish that you were unable to perform your regular work due to
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a disability.
9. You were not under the care of a physician, dentist, chiropractor, osteopath, naturopath, or equivalent
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during the period __________________________________ to _________________________________
No benefits are payable.
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Payments will commence _______________________________
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10. You are entitled to benefits under your union contract.
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11. We are not the insurance carrier for the employer listed above.
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Your claim has been forwarded to _________________________________________________
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Your claim is returned. For correct insurance carrier, call TDI office, 586-9188.
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12. Other reasons for denial: __________________________________________________________________________
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Authorized Signature
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TO CLAIMANT: If you do not agree with this denial of your claim, you must file an appeal within 20 days
from the date of receipt of this notice by you. Use reverse side of this form to file your appeal.