The Alaska Fishermen's Fund

Hello Fishies!

Here is information regarding a little known program:

Established in 1951, the Fishermen's Fund provides for the treatment and care of Alaska licensed commercial fishermen who have been injured while fishing on shore or off shore in Alaska.

Benefits from the Fund are financed from revenue received from each resident and nonresident commercial fisherman's license and permit fee.

The Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development oversees administration of the program with the assistance of the Fishermen's Fund Advisory and Appeals Council.

The council is composed of the Commissioner or his designee, who serves as chairman, and five members appointed by the Governor.

Crewmembers with injury or illness directly connected to operations as a commercial fisherman must hold valid commercial fishing licenses or limited entry permits before the time of injury or illness to qualify for benefits. Note: Eligibility of a limited entry permit holder is based on the embossed date of the permit, not the date on which it was paid or when payment was received.

Onset of injury or illness must be onshore in Alaska or on Alaska waters.

Initial treatment must be received within 60 days after onset of injury or illness.

An application must be submitted within one (1) year after initial treatment.

Each treatment must be documented by a medical chart note and submitted.

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