Alaska § 23.35.140 - Limitation on benefits.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 23.35.140 — Limitation on benefits., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23.35.140. Limitation on benefits.
(a) Except for compelling reasons and except as provided in (c) and (d) of this section, (1) compensation may not be paid for medical care or hospitalization furnished before the ascertainable time of injury, or before authorization in the case of disability caused by an occupational disease;
(2) the total allowance for any one injury or disablement is $15,000.
(b) Except as provided in (c) and (d) of this section, the total allowance for any one heart attack is $15,000.
(c) If the unexpended and unobligated balance of the fund falls below $7,500,000, (1) the total allowance for any one injury or disablement under (a)(2) of this section is reduced to $10,000; and
(2) the total allowance for any one heart attack under (b) of this section is reduced to $10,000.
(d) If the unexpended and unobligated balance of the fund falls below $5,000,000, (1) the total allowance for any one injury or disablement under (a)(2) of this section is reduced to $5,000; and
(2) the total allowance for any one heart attack under (b) of this section is reduced to $5,000.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 23.35.140
What does Alaska Statutes § 23.35.140 cover?
Section 23.35.140 ("Limitation on benefits.") 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 § 23.35.140?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 23.35.140 apply to my situation?
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