This part shall apply to workers' compensation self-insurance groups. This part shall not apply to public employees or governmental entities. Groups which are issued a certificate of approval by the insurance commissioner shall not be deemed to be insurers or insurance companies and shall not be subject to the provisions of the insurance laws and rules, except as otherwise provided in this part.
HRS § 386-191
Insurer's requirements; failure to maintain claims service office; penalty; injunctions, see § 386-124.5 .