Alaska Online Public Notices #8 AAC 45.083

Proposed Update to Alaska Workers’ Compensation Medical Fee Schedule

This opportunity concerns proposed regulatory changes by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development to the state's Workers’ Compensation Medical Fee Schedule. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board - Products/Services Requested: - Adoption of the January 1, 2027 edition of the Official Alaska Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Schedule - Applies to medical services including evaluation and management, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, pathology, laboratory, medicine, drugs, pharmaceuticals, durable medical equipment, and ambulance services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a regulatory update - References to the American Medical Association (CPT), American Society of Anesthesiologists, and HCPCS Level II codes for coding and reimbursement guidelines - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sets maximum allowable reimbursement rates for a wide range of medical services - Specific reimbursement caps for topical drugs, compounded medications, and physician-dispensed drugs - Detailed billing and documentation standards - Applies statewide to all workers’ compensation medical claims in Alaska

Description

The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board propose to adopt regulation changes in 8 AAC 45.083 regarding fees for medical treatment and services. The key change is the adoption by reference of the January 1, 2027 edition of the Official Alaska Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Schedule. Public comments are invited until October 9, 2026, with an oral hearing scheduled for October 15, 2026, both in Anchorage and virtually via Zoom. The proposed changes aim to update the medical fee schedule without increasing appropriations.

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