(a) Except for compelling reasons,
(1) compensation may not be paid for medical care or hospitalization furnished before the ascertainable time of injury, or before authorization in the case of disability caused by an occupational disease;
(2) the total allowance for any one injury or disablement is $10,000.
(b) The total allowance for any one heart attack is $10,000.
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.