Alaska HB210 increases occupational disability benefits for peace officers and firefighters.

HB210 amends Alaska's occupational disability benefits for peace officers and firefighters. Initially, the monthly benefit is 40% of the employee's gross monthly compensation at the time of termination due to disability. After 12 months of eligibility, the benefit increases to 75% of the employee's gross monthly compensation. The bill also ensures that a disabled member becomes fully vested in employer contributions made under AS 39.35.750(a) at the time of appointment to disability.

Alaska HB210 increases occupational disability benefits for peace officers and firefighters.

HB210 amends Alaska's occupational disability benefits for peace officers and firefighters. Initially, the monthly benefit is 40% of the employee's gross monthly compensation at the time of termination due to disability. After 12 months of eligibility, the benefit increases to 75% of the employee's gross monthly compensation. The bill also ensures that a disabled member becomes fully vested in employer contributions made under AS 39.35.750(a) at the time of appointment to disability.