# Alaska Stat. § 23.30.012: Agreements in regard to claims

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.012

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 23.30.012
- **Heading:** Agreements in regard to claims
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 23 / Chapter 23.30 / Section 23.30.012

## Text

(a) At any time after death, or after 30 days subsequent to the date of the injury, the employer and the employee or the beneficiary or beneficiaries, as the case may be, have the right to reach an agreement in regard to a claim for injury or death under this chapter, but a memorandum of the agreement in a form prescribed by the director shall be filed with the division. Otherwise, the agreement is void for any purpose. Except as provided in (b) of this section, an agreement filed with the division discharges the liability of the employer for the compensation, notwithstanding the provisions of AS 23.30.130 , 23.30.160, and 23.30.245, and is enforceable as a compensation order.

(b) The agreement shall be reviewed by a panel of the board if the claimant or beneficiary is not represented by an attorney licensed to practice in this state, the beneficiary is a minor or incompetent, or the claimant is waiving future medical benefits. If approved by the board, the agreement is enforceable the same as an order or award of the board and discharges the liability of the employer for the compensation notwithstanding the provisions of AS 23.30.130 , 23.30.160, and 23.30.245. The agreement shall be approved by the board only when the terms conform to the provisions of this chapter, and, if it involves or is likely to involve permanent disability, the board may require an impartial medical examination and a hearing in order to determine whether or not to approve the agreement. A lump-sum settlement may be approved when it appears to be to the best interest of the employee or beneficiary or beneficiaries.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.001 Legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.001.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.002 Division of workers' compensation; director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.002.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.005 Alaska Workers' Compensation Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.005.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.007 Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.007.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.008 Powers and duties of the commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.008.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.009 Powers and duties of the chair of the commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.009.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.010 Coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.011 Extraterritorial coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.011.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.012 Agreements in regard to claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.012.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.015 Compensation where third persons are liable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.015.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.017 Immunity for third-party design professional.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.017.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.020 Chapter part of contract of hire.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.022 False statements by employee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.022.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.025 Approval and coverage of insurance policies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.025.md)

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