Fishermen's Fund Advisory And Appeals Council To Meet

Feb. 25, 2002
No. 02-13

The Fishermen's Fund Advisory and Appeals Council will hold its fall meeting during the week of March 4, 2002, in Juneau, Alaska at the Goldbelt Hotel Juneau, 51 Egan Drive, in the Tongass Room. 

The business portion of the meeting, which is open to the public, convenes at 8:30 AM on Monday, March 4, 2002. A review of the current financial condition of the fund as well as the policies and regulations governing its administration are on the agenda. Between 11 AM and 11:30 AM on Monday, the council will hear public testimony on services and matters pertinent to the Fishermen's Fund program.

After the business portion of the meeting, the council will review claims for benefits that have not been approved by the fund administrator. Those individuals who have their claim(s) scheduled for review has been or will be notified ten days in advance.

The Fishermen's Fund assists injured and disabled fishermen who have incurred emergency medical costs as a result of injuries or illnesses directly connected with operations as a fisherman in Alaska, not otherwise covered by public or private insurance. Coverage is limited to $2,500 unless an extension is granted. The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development administers the Fund, which is paid for by a portion of the revenue derived from commercial fishing license or permit fees.

Council members representing fishermen throughout the state will be in attendance. Paul Grossi, Workers' Compensation Director, chairs the Council.

The State of Alaska complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to participate in this public meeting of the Fishermen's Fund Advisory and Appeals Council should contact K. Renee Howell, Fishermen's Fund Administrator at (907) 465-6045 or 1-888-520-2766 no later than 4:00p.m. February 22, 2002, to make any necessary arrangements.

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