WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARD MEETING OCT 15-16, 2026

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Workers' Compensation Board will hold a full Board meeting on October 15-16, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. each day, in Anchorage and online by Zoom. The Board will discuss issues related to the Alaska Workers' Compensation Act and may approve possible regulation changes. The public can speak on October 15 from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. or send written comments by 5:00 p.m. on October 9, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The Alaska Workers' Compensation Board is giving public notice of its upcoming full Board meeting, which is open to the public.

What action is being taken?

The Board will hold a two-day meeting to handle its regular business and that of the Division of Workers' Compensation. This includes discussing issues under the Alaska Workers' Compensation Act and approving possible regulation changes. The Board may also handle other business as needed.

Who is involved: Alaska Workers' Compensation Board; Division of Workers' Compensation, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Oct 9, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Written comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on October 9, 2026. Spoken public comment will be taken from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on October 15, 2026.”

Ways to respond

Mail Charles Collins, Chair, Workers' Compensation Board, PO Box 115512, Juneau, AK 99811-5512
Email charles.collins@alaska.gov
Testify at hearing In person at Department of Labor Building, 3301 Eagle Street, Hearing Room 208, Anchorage, Alaska, during public comment from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on October 15, 2026
Online form Zoom video conference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83666166455
Phone Call 833-548-0282, Webinar ID: 836 6616 6455

What to include

Written comments are for people who cannot take part in person or virtually and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on October 9, 2026. The public comment period may be extended to accommodate people who arrive before 10:15 a.m. People with disabilities who need a special accommodation should contact Alexis Hildebrand at (907) 465-6059 or alexis.hildebrand@alaska.gov no later than October 2, 2026.

Contact

Charles Collins
Division of Workers' Compensation, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
charles.collins@alaska.gov
(907) 465-2790
PO Box 115512, Juneau, AK 99811-5512

Will there be public meetings?

Board meeting: Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 9:00 a.m. (public comment 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.)
Department of Labor Building, 3301 Eagle Street, Hearing Room 208, Anchorage, Alaska
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83666166455; by phone: 833-548-0282, Webinar ID: 836 6616 6455
Board meeting: Fri, Oct 16, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Department of Labor Building, 3301 Eagle Street, Hearing Room 208, Anchorage, Alaska
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83666166455; by phone: 833-548-0282, Webinar ID: 836 6616 6455

Key dates

Oct 2, 2026: Deadline to request a disability accommodation
Oct 9, 2026: Written comments must be received by 5:00 p.m.
Oct 15, 2026: Board meeting day 1 begins at 9:00 a.m.; public comment 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
Oct 16, 2026: Board meeting day 2

Original notice text

STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION ALASKA WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING: The Alaska Workers' Compensation Board will conduct a full Board meeting on October 15-16, 2026. This meeting is open to the public and will begin at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom video conference. The meeting will be held in person at the following location: Department of Labor Building 3301 Eagle Street Hearing Room 208 Anchorage, Alaska - To participate by Zoom Video Conference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83666166455 - To participate telephonically, call 833-548-0282, Webinar ID: 836 6616 6455 The agenda will consist of the regular business of the Workers' Compensation Board and Division, including, but not limited to, discussion of issues pertaining to the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Act and approval of potential regulation changes. The Board may also conduct other business as necessary and appropriate. Public comment will be taken from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on October 15, 2026, and may be extended to accommodate those who arrive before 10:15 a.m. If you cannot participate in person or virtually, you may submit written comments before the meeting for consideration by the Board. Written comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on October 9, 2026. Send written comments to: Charles Collins, Chair Workers’ Compensation Board PO Box 115512 Juneau, AK 99811-5512 -or- charles.collins@alaska.gov If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation to participate in this process, please contact Alexis Hildebrand at (907) 465-6059 or alexis.hildebrand@alaska.gov no later than October 2, 2026, to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided. For additional information regarding the Board meeting, please contact the Division of Workers' Compensation at (907) 465-2790. Charles Collins Director Division of Workers' Compensation Office: 907-465-2790 Fax: 907-465-2797

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