Alaska § 18.67.120 - Emergency compensation.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 18.67.120 — Emergency compensation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.67.120. Emergency compensation.
If it appears to the board, prior to taking action on an application, that the claim is one for which compensation is probable, and undue hardship will result to the applicant if immediate payment is not made, the board may make an emergency award of compensation to the applicant pending a final decision in the case. However, (1) the amount of the emergency compensation may not exceed $5,000;
(2) the amount of the emergency compensation shall be deducted from the final compensation made to the applicant;
(3) the excess of the amount of the emergency compensation over the final amount shall be repaid by the applicant to the board.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 18.67.120
What does Alaska Statutes § 18.67.120 cover?
Section 18.67.120 ("Emergency compensation.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 18.67.120?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 18.67.120 apply to my situation?
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