(a) The council shall
(1) review all denials of benefits made by the person responsible for the administration of the fund; and
(2) make all initial determinations regarding claims for additional benefits under AS 23.35.140.
(b) Under regulations adopted by the department, the commissioner shall hear all appeals from the council's denial of benefits and denials of claims for additional benefits under AS 23.35.140. The commissioner's decision is final and may be appealed as provided under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act).
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 23. Labor and Workers' Compensation
Chapter 35. Commercial Fishermen's Fund
Sec. 23.35.010. Creation of Fishermen's Fund Advisory and Appeals Council.
Sec. 23.35.020. Appointment and composition of council.
Sec. 23.35.030. Commissioner or designee as chair.
Sec. 23.35.040. Duties of commissioner and council.
Sec. 23.35.060. Creation and administration of fishermen's fund.
Sec. 23.35.080. Emergency treatment for cardio-vascular diseases.
Sec. 23.35.090. Assistance after discharge.
Sec. 23.35.100. Transportation, hospital, nursing, medical, and surgical expenses.
Sec. 23.35.110. Contracts for care.
Sec. 23.35.120. Cooperation with other agencies.
Sec. 23.35.130. Duration of care.
Sec. 23.35.140. Limitation on benefits.