NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES ON WORKERS COMPENSATION FEES FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT AND SERVICES

The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development together with the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board are proposing amendments to 8 AAC 45.083 to adopt the January 1, 2027 edition of the Official Alaska Workers’ Compensation Medical Fee Schedule. Stakeholders may submit written comments by 5 p.m. Oct 9, 2026, and an oral hearing will be held on Oct 15, 2026 (virtual and in‑person). The changes affect how medical providers bill workers’ compensation claims, including reimbursement percentages (100 % MAR for physicians/hospitals, 85 % MAR for other providers) and drug dispensing rules. The notice also outlines procedures for submitting questions, accommodations for persons with disabilities, and how to obtain copies of the proposed regulations. • Adopt 2027 fee schedule by reference. • Set reimbursement at 100 % MAR for physicians/hospitals, 85 % MAR for other providers. • Define drug dispensing fees and caps. • Open public comment period (deadline Oct 9, 2026). • Oral hearing on Oct 15, 2026 (Zoom & in‑person). • Provide contact for accommodations (Alexis Hildebrand). • No additional appropriations required.