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COMMERCIAL FISHING INJURY ASSISTANCE

ATTENTION FISHERMEN:
The following information is listed as a resource only and we sincerely hope none of you ever find yourself in a situation where you would need this information but isn't it wonderful that some funding is available should you qualify. 

If you know of other State or Federal Health Care funding projects that could help commercial fishermen, just call Sara at 206.783.2922, or email her at
sara@dsfu.org with the same sort of information posted below and she'll put it up on the website to share with other members.

ALASKA COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN'S FUND
Establish in 1951, the Fishermen's Fund provides for the treatment and care of Alaska licensed commercial fishermen who have been injured while fishing in Alaska.
Address: PO Box 21149
City: Juneau
State: AK
Zip: 99802
Tele: 888.520.2766
Fax: 907.465.2797
Email: fishfund@labor.state.ak.us
Website: http://www.labor.state.ak.us/wc/ffund.htm
Claim Forms: Contact your health care provider or AK Commercial Fishermen's Fund
Parameters: Treatment must be sought within 60 days
  Claim must be filed within 1 year
  File claim with primary insurance first
  Valid commercial fishing license/permit required
  Complete Fishermen's & Physician's Reports
Comments:  Please contact The Alaska Commercial Fishermen's Fund for more complete information and requirements.
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 

 

 

 

                                         

                                           Deep Sea Fishermen's Union            Phone: (206) 783-2922
                                   5215 Ballard Ave NW                      Fax: (206) 783-5811
                                   Seattle, WA 98107                         Email: Deep Sea Fishermen's Union

                                                                                Last updated on 10/02/2007