ERS | Disability

Disability

If you become disabled and are no longer able to work you may qualify for a disability retirement benefit. Please refer to the documents listed below to find out how to file for disability retirement and to learn more about the disability retirement process. Please contact us for any additional help or information you may need.

Ordinary Disability

Service Connected Disability

Employees' Retirement System
of the State of Hawaii
City Financial Tower (Map)
201 Merchant St, Ste 1400
Honolulu, HI 96813-2980

Phone: (808) 586-1735
Fax: (808) 587-5766
Email: dbf.ers.sss@hawaii.gov

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