How Do I Know If My Employer Is Covered By Workers' Compensation?

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How Do I Know If My Employer Is Covered By Workers' Compensation?

Employers who employ one or more workers must have workers` compensation insurance. Most employees in Alaska are covered. Commercial fishers are an exception, but some fish processor workers on floating processing vessels are covered. Other exceptions are contract entertainers, some taxicab drivers, parttime babysitters, cleaning persons, some sports officials, harvest help and similar parttime or temporary workers. Most unpaid volunteers are not covered, but some volunteer ambulance attendants, volunteer fire fighters and police officers, volunteer emergency medical technicians, and volunteer civil defense or disaster workers are covered. Sole owners and partners of businesses and executive officers of nonprofit corporations are not covered but may choose to buy coverage. Executive officers of corporationsforprofit are covered but may choose to waive coverage. Federal employees and most maritime workers are not covered under Alaska law, but are usually covered under federal law.

Other Alaska Workers' Compensation FAQs

Q: How Long After An Injury Do I Have To Report It To My Employer?
A: You must give written notice to your employer and the Workers` Compensation Board within 30 days after the accident or when you think you have an illness caused by … More
Q: What Workers' Compensation Benefits Am I Entitled To?
A: You may be entitled to receive all reasonable and necessary medical treatment, benefits for lost wages, benefits for specific injuries resulting in permanent … More
Q: If I Am Injured On The Job Can I Choose The Doctor Who Treats Me?
A: You may choose your own primary doctor to treat your injury. You may change your treating doctor one time, but tell the insurer before you change. If your primary … More
Q: When Will My Benefits Begin And How Much Will They Be?
A: No compensation benefits are paid for the first three days of disability unless you are disabled more than 28 calendar days. If your injury keeps you from working for … More
Q: If I Am Unable To Return To The Type Of Work I Did Before I Was Injured, What Happens?
A: If you believe your workrelated injury will keep you from returning to your job and you want vocational rehabilitation help, you must ask for a reemployment … More
Q: My Employer Has Denied My Claim, What Do I Do?
A: If the insurer denies benefits, the law says it must send you and the Workers` Compensation Board a denial notice. The notice tells how to file a written claim and how … More