Regulatory Compliance

Alaska

CorVel has provided workers’ compensation management services to Alaska employers for more than 30 years. Our approach is focused on knowing that injured workers need quality healthcare and compassionate guidance from someone who is familiar with their case. We provide personalized attention along with the expertise needed to help speed return to work, while ensuring patients understand and follow treatment plans and get their questions answered quickly. All so that recovery can continue and life can get back on track.

Our comprehensive return to work program ensures collaboration and communication with all interested parties including the injured worker, employer, human resources, medical and safety teams, and healthcare providers. We use technology, compassionate case management for employees, and cost containment measures, to give Alaska employers a superior program.

Alaska Services

Advocacy 24/7
Workers’ compensation claims administration
Medical bill review in compliance with state requirements
Local PPO network development and management
Case management services
Logistic care coordination
Fit for duty testing and work hardening programs
Coordination a full return to work or light duty

Alaska Workers’ Compensation Fee Schedule Update 01/01/2025

Alaska made several updates including procedure coding, reimbursement rates for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies.

Here is the link to the updated fee schedule: Alaska Workers’ Compensation Medical Fee Schedule, Effective January 1, 2025

Alaska Regulatory Updates 2/17/2025

HB 44 – An Act Relating to Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits; and Providing For an Effective Date.

Summary For 01/31/2025

This measure clarifies that for death benefits if the deceased has no spouse, children, or dependent relatives (parents, grandchildren, or siblings), the following lump sums are paid:

$120,000 to the only surviving parent.
$120,000 split equally among multiple surviving parents.
$120,000 to the deceased’s estate if no parents are alive.

This measure takes effect on January 1, 2026.

Last Action:

01/22/2025 – Introduced; Referred to the Labor & Commerce Committee.

Alaska Regulatory Updates 4/11/2024

SB 206 – An Act Relating to Workers’ Compensation Reemployment Benefits; Establishing a Workers’ Compensation Stay-At-Work Program; and Providing For an Effective Date.

Summary For 01/26/2024

This measure relates to workers’ compensation reemployment benefits and establishes a workers’ compensation stay-at-work program.

Status History:

03/20/2024 – Hearing Held
02/23/2024 – Referred to Senate Finance Committee
02/21/2024 – Hearing Held; Passed Senate Labor and Commerce Committee
02/14/2024 – Hearing Held
01/24/2024 – Introduced; Referred to Senate Labor and Commerce Committee; Senate Finance Committee.