Section 8 AAC 55.020 - Claim proceedings(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.Eff. 3/28/74, Register 49; am 4/11/81, Register 78; am 9/10/98, Register 147; am 12/30/99, Register 152; am 7/13/2012, Register 203; am 8/23/2023, Register 247, October 2023Authority:AS 23.35.040
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