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Oct 15, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Public Meeting Packet
The board meeting packet covers the agenda and operational reports for the upcoming meeting. Key discussion topics include a Director's report detailing legislative updates regarding pending bills affecting workers' compensation benefits, funding structures, electronic service improvements, and modernization of claims databases. The packet provides updates on regulation packages, including medical fee schedule adoption, and administrative matters such as budget sheets, staffing charts, and case summaries. Additionally, the document highlights ongoing efforts to address staffing vacancies, recruitment strategies, and the implementation of new technology to enhance adjudication efficiency and claim-handling processes.
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Medical Services Review Committee and Alaska Workers' Compensation Board Special Joint Meeting
The meeting focused on the presentation of medical fee schedule recommendations to the Board, including a review of the Commissioner's letter regarding conversion factor recommendations. The agenda included deliberation on proposed regulations for medical treatment and services fees, as well as the determination and approval of meeting dates for the upcoming year.
Aug 7, 2026·Board meeting
Alaska Workers' Compensation Division Medical Services Review Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed and developed fee schedule provisions, including pharmacy and physician-dispensing rules, and established compounding fee structures. Discussions focused on clarifying reimbursement methodologies for hearing aids and audiology services, specifically adjusting procurement allowances. The committee also restructured the fee schedule, including new provisions for remote therapeutic monitoring and durable medical equipment, and addressed potential CMS outpatient status indicator changes. A public comment regarding compounding fees was received. Additionally, an addendum was issued to correct the hearing aid procurement reimbursement percentage following a post-meeting confirmation.
Jul 17, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Alaska Workers' Compensation Medical Services Review Committee Meeting
The committee meeting agenda focused on fee schedule development, including NCCI data comparisons, audiology codes and procedures, remote therapy documentation, physical therapy updates, and durable medical equipment reimbursement. Discussions also covered physician dispensing, pharmacy pricing data, inflation impact on healthcare costs in Alaska, and proposed amendments to the 2026 Medical Fee Schedule for repackaged drugs, topical compound caps, and remote therapeutic monitoring.
