Filing a Alaska workers comp claim comes down to two deadlines and a few clear steps: report the injury to your employer, get medical care, and file with the state before the statute of limitations runs out. This guide walks through the Alaska process in plain English, with the exact deadlines you cannot miss. All figures are from Alaska sources, verified as of June 2026.
Alaska at a Glance
| Report to employer | 30 days — an injured worker must give written notice of the injury to the employer no later than 30 days after the injury occurred or the illness began (notify immediately if possible) per AS 23.30.100. (Separately, the employer must file the First Report of Injury with the Division within 10 days.) |
| Deadline to file | 2 years — a written workers’ compensation claim must be filed with the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board within 2 years of the injury/illness (or within 2 years of the date the employer last paid disability benefits) per AS 23.30.105. In death cases, dependents must file within 1 year of the death. |
| Where to file | Alaska Workers’ Compensation Division (Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development) / Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board — file the Workers’ Compensation Claim, Form 07-6106, with the Division. |
| Choose your doctor? | The injured worker generally chooses their own attending physician in Alaska. You may change your attending physician once, but you must notify the insurer before changing. Changing doctors again without the insurer’s written release can suspend or forfeit benefits. |
| Benefits start | After a 3-day waiting period — no wage-loss (temporary total disability) compensation is paid for the first 3 days off work unless the disability lasts more than 28 days, in which case the first 3 days are paid retroactively. Compensation is generally 80 percent of the worker’s spendable weekly wage, subject to state minimum/maximum limits. |
In This Alaska Guide:
Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim in Alaska
Filing a Alaska workers comp claim comes down to two deadlines and a few clear steps: report the injury to your employer, get medical care, and file with the state before the statute of limitations runs out. This guide walks through the Alaska process in plain English, with the exact deadlines you cannot miss. All figures are from Alaska sources, verified as of June 2026.
How to File a Workers’ Comp Claim in Alaska
First steps: Report the injury to your employer in writing as soon as possible (no later than 30 days); get medical treatment and tell the provider it is a work injury; confirm the employer files the First Report of Injury (Form 07-6101) with the Division; keep copies of all medical records, the report, and wage information; if benefits are not started or are disputed,
file a Workers’ Compensation Claim (Form 07-6106) with the Division.
(1) Worker notifies the employer of the injury (within 30 days); (2) employer/insurer files the First Report of Injury (Form 07-6101) with the Division within 10 days; (3) the insurer either begins paying benefits or issues a Controversion Notice denying/disputing benefits; (4) if benefits are denied, delayed, or disputed, the worker files a Workers’ Compensation Claim (Form 07-6106) with the Division; (5) the insurer files an Answer;
(6) the parties may use the Division’s prehearing conference and dispute-resolution process; (7) the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board holds a hearing and issues a written Decision and Order.
Choosing a Doctor in Alaska
The injured worker generally chooses their own attending physician in Alaska. You may change your attending physician once, but you must notify the insurer before changing. Changing doctors again without the insurer’s written release can suspend or forfeit benefits.
What to Do If Your Alaska Claim Is Denied
If the insurer controverts (denies) or disputes the claim, file a written Workers’ Compensation Claim (Form 07-6106) with the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Division and request a hearing before the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board. After the Board issues its Decision and Order, an unfavorable final decision can be appealed to the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Appeals Commission, and from there to the Alaska Supreme Court.
Appeal deadline: 30 days — an appeal of a final Board Decision and Order to the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Appeals Commission must be filed no later than 30 days after the Board serves the final decision on the parties (15 days for a petition for review of a non-final/interlocutory decision).
Was your claim denied? A denial is not the end of the road in Alaska — many denials are overturned on appeal. A workers’ comp attorney can review your case, usually for a free consultation.
What Happens After You File in Alaska
Once your claim is filed in Alaska, the employer’s insurer reviews it and either accepts it, asks for more information, or denies it. If it is accepted, your medical treatment is covered and your wage benefits begin after the waiting period.
Keep copies of everything — the injury report, your medical records, and any letters from the insurer — because they are what protect your claim if there is ever a dispute.
Common Mistakes That Hurt a Alaska Claim
The two most common ways injured workers in Alaska lose benefits are missing a deadline and gaps in medical treatment. Report the injury in writing as soon as you can, see a doctor and follow the treatment plan, and do not assume a verbal mention to a supervisor counts as official notice. If anything about the process is unclear, your state workers’-comp board can walk you through the next step.
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Other Alaska claim rules: Alaska compensation is paid at 80 percent of the worker’s spendable (after-tax) weekly wage rather than a percentage of gross wages. You may change your attending physician only once and must notify the insurer first. There is also a separate 2-year deadline tied to the employer’s last payment of benefits, and a 1-year deadline for dependents in death claims.
Confirm all figures and deadlines with the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Division and a licensed Alaska attorney, as deadlines vary by situation and missing one can forfeit the claim.
Filing Your Alaska Workers Comp Claim the Right Way
A Alaska workers comp claim stands or falls on two things: hitting the deadlines and documenting the injury. Report the injury to your employer within the state window, file the Alaska workers comp claim with the right agency before the statute of limitations runs out, and keep seeing your doctor.
Most denied claims come down to a missed deadline or a thin medical record — get both right and your Alaska workers comp claim is on solid ground.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to report a work injury in Alaska?
In Alaska, you generally must tell your employer within 30 days — an injured worker must give written notice of the injury to the employer no later than 30 days after the injury occurred or the illness began (notify immediately if possible) per AS 23.30.100. (Separately, the employer must file the First Report of Injury with the Division within 10 days.) of the injury.
Report it in writing as soon as you can — waiting can put your benefits at risk.
How long do I have to file a workers’ comp claim in Alaska?
The Alaska statute of limitations to file is 2 years — a written workers’ compensation claim must be filed with the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board within 2 years of the injury/illness (or within 2 years of the date the employer last paid disability benefits) per AS 23.30.105. In death cases, dependents must file within 1 year of the death..
Reporting the injury and filing the claim are two separate deadlines — do not rely on one to cover the other.
What if my Alaska workers’ comp claim is denied?
If the insurer controverts (denies) or disputes the claim, file a written Workers’ Compensation Claim (Form 07-6106) with the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Division and request a hearing before the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board. After the Board issues its Decision and Order, an unfavorable final decision can be appealed to the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Appeals Commission, and from there to the Alaska Supreme Court.
Official Alaska Sources & Resources
- Alaska Alaska Workers’ Compensation Division (Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development) / Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board; appeals are heard by the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Appeals Commission.: https://labor.alaska.gov/wc/
- Alaska Workers’ Comp Statute: https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#23.30.105
- U.S. Department of Labor — Workers’ Comp: dol.gov
- Insurance Information Institute: iii.org
This Alaska workers comp claim guide was last verified against official sources in June 2026. Deadlines and procedures change — confirm the current rule with your state workers’-comp board or a licensed attorney.
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Disclaimer: This guide is informational only and is not legal, medical, or financial advice. Workers Comp Explained is an independent educational resource, not a law firm or insurer. Workers’ comp benefits, settlement values, deadlines, and requirements vary by state and by the specific facts of your injury and change over time, and any settlement figures here are illustrative only.
Confirm your rights and any deadline with your state’s workers’ compensation board and a licensed attorney before you act.