Workers’ Compensation Claim Kit – Alaska

Who will handle your claims?

Alaska claims are handled by a Third Party Administrator

Broadspire, a Crawford company
4730 Business Park Blvd., Ste H-20
Anchorage, AK  99503

Phone:  907-561-5222
Fax:  859-550-2731

Billing Address:
PO Box 14348
Lexington, KY  40512-4348

The state of Alaska requires that the adjusters handling AK claims be located in the state of AK.

How to Report Workers’ Compensation Claims?
Although Broadspire handles our Alaska claims, the claims should be reported to Crum & Forster located via:

e-mail: crumandforsternol@cfins.com
Fax: 1-877-622-6218
Phone: 1-800-690-5520
(7 day/24 hour toll free reporting line for all states)

In the event of a serious or fatal injury, notify the local claim office immediately by telephone.
Phone:
888-890-1500
Janet Rourke, Executive Specialist

What forms does the employer need to be aware of?

Report of Occupational Injury or Illness:
If you report the claim via the Internet or by telephone, you do not need to fill out this form. If you report the claim via fax, complete this form, and fax it to Crum & Forster at the fax number provided above.

AK FROI-2.17

What is the Waiting Period for Lost Wages in Alaska?
The waiting period is 3 days. If the employee is off for more than 4 weeks, the first 3 days are paid retroactively.

What is the Choice of Physician Rules in Alaska?
The employee chooses the treating provider.

Important Websites:

Alaska Department of Labor – Division of W/C- http://labor.state.ak.us/wc/home.htm

Alaska W/C Forms – http://labor.state.ak.us/wc/pdf_list.htm

Multi State- http://www.workerscompensation.com/