Alaska § 26.23.525 - Workers' compensation and benefits following injury to or death of emergency responder.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 26.23.525 — Workers' compensation and benefits following injury to or death of emergency responder., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26.23.525. Workers' compensation and benefits following injury to or death of emergency responder.
An emergency responder that is responding to and rendering assistance in a political subdivision that has requested assistance under AS 26.23.510 who sustains an injury or dies in the course of providing assistance to the requesting political subdivision under AS 26.23.500 — 26.23.549 is entitled to receive only the benefits otherwise authorized by law for an injury sustained, or a death that occurs, in the course of employment with, or while providing services to, the responding political subdivision. This section does not affect the right of a person to receive benefits to which the person would otherwise be entitled under any law, nor does it affect entitlement to any other benefits or compensation authorized by state or federal law.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 26.23.525
What does Alaska Statutes § 26.23.525 cover?
Section 26.23.525 ("Workers' compensation and benefits following injury to or death of emergency responder.") 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 § 26.23.525?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 26.23.525 apply to my situation?
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