Alaska Administrative Code
Title 8 - Labor and Workforce Development
Part 3 - Workers' Compensation
Chapter 55 - Fishermen's Fund
8 AAC 55.020 - Claim proceedings

Universal Citation: 8 AK Admin Code 8 AAC 55.020

Current through February 27, 2024

(a) A claim against the fund is commenced by filing an application with the department on a Fishermen's Report of Injury/Illness & Claim (Form 07-6125).

(b) A separate claim must be filed for each separate and independent injury for which benefits are claimed.

(c) No later than 45 days after receipt of a completed claim, the administrator shall send a written notice to each fisherman whose claim is denied. The notice must state the reason why the payment cannot be made.

(d) The council shall review the administrator's denial of benefits no later than 180 days after the denial.

(e) A claimant shall promptly inform the administrator of any changes to the claimant's address.

Authority: AS 23.35.040

AS 23.35.050

AS 23.35.070

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