The Alaska Commercial Fishermen's Fund Advisory and Appeals Council will meet May 21-22 in Juneau to review benefit claims and fund policies.

The council will examine claims that have not been approved by the fund administrator and review requests for extended benefits. The fund provides up to $15,000 per injury to help commercial fishermen with emergency medical costs from work-related injuries and illnesses.

The public portion of the meeting runs Thursday, May 21, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Department of Labor and Workforce Development building at 1111 W 8th St., Room 303, in Juneau. People can also participate by Zoom video conference at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4071311270 or by calling toll-free at 877-853-5247 or 888-788-0099. The meeting ID is 407 131 1270.

The council will review the fund's current financial condition and discuss policies and regulations governing fund administration. The fund is supported by revenue from commercial fishing license fees and administered by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

People with disabilities who need special accommodations should contact Velma Thomas at 907-465-6045 by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 8. For more information about the meeting, call 907-465-6045 or 1-888-520-2766, or email [email protected].