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Hawaii: rules and deadlines at a glance
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Malpractice rules · Small claims limits · Small estate limits · Debt time limits · Shared fault rules · Medicaid expansion · ACA marketplace · Claim deadlines · Estate and inheritance tax
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| Medical malpractice | 2 years (6-year repose) |
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| Wrongful death | 2 years |
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| Damage cap | $375,000 on pain and suffering |
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| Expert affidavit or certificate | Certificate of consultation with a physician |
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| Before you sue | Mandatory medical inquiry and conciliation panel before suit |
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| Dollar limit | $5,000 (no cap for security deposit cases) |
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| Filing fee | $35 |
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| Lawyers | Allowed, except security deposit cases |
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| Small estate limit | $100,000 |
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| Wait after death | None |
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| Real estate | No |
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| Credit cards / open accounts | 6 years |
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| Written contracts | 6 years |
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| Promissory notes | 6 years |
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| Rule | Modified comparative negligence (51% bar) |
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| When you are barred | Barred if you are 51% or more at fault |
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| Expanded? | Yes |
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| Since | Jan. 1, 2014 |
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| Marketplace type | Federal marketplace |
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| Where to enroll | HealthCare.gov |
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| Acknowledge | 15 working days |
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| Accept or deny | Reasonable time; written explanation of any delay after 30 days |
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| Pay | Undisputed amount within 30 days after accepting liability |
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| Estate tax | Yes: estates over $5,490,000, taxed at 10%-20% |
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| Inheritance tax | No inheritance tax |
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