Alaska SB205 amends occupational disability benefits for peace officers and firefighters, increasing benefits after 12 months.

The bill modifies Alaska's occupational disability benefits for peace officers and firefighters. It sets the initial monthly benefit at 40 percent of the employee's gross monthly compensation at the time of termination due to disability. After the first 12 months of eligibility, the benefit increases to 75 percent of the employee's gross monthly compensation. The employer must contribute to the employee's individual account and on behalf of the employee, without deducting from the disability payments. The changes take effect immediately.

Alaska SB205 amends occupational disability benefits for peace officers and firefighters, increasing benefits after 12 months.

The bill modifies Alaska's occupational disability benefits for peace officers and firefighters. It sets the initial monthly benefit at 40 percent of the employee's gross monthly compensation at the time of termination due to disability. After the first 12 months of eligibility, the benefit increases to 75 percent of the employee's gross monthly compensation. The employer must contribute to the employee's individual account and on behalf of the employee, without deducting from the disability payments. The changes take effect immediately.