on May 21, 2024 at 1:20 PM

Voting Results - IRR CLM947 - Alaska reduced benefits based on out-of-state cost of living adjustments

From: Danaca Curtis

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Business Requirement / Issue: What is the business requirement / issue? Cite any applicable statute/rules, and attach a copy, if desired.

In Alaska, they have a COLA adjustment to benefits when the claimant does not live in AK. In cases where the claimant lives in

another state but comes to AK to work they will reduce the indemnity amount based on a cost of living table they use.

Requester's Proposed Solution (optional):

Update the definition for Adjustment code 1 - COLA to include decrease OR Create a new code for COLA decrease.

Or

Create a new code for COLA decrease.

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on Feb 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM

From: Monica Blackwell

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The new code for this IRR is 5 = Decrease Cost of Living Adjustment.

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on Feb 10, 2025 at 10:14 AM

From: Katia Woerner

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Voting for IRR CLM947 completed on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The proposed resolution was APPROVED along with the implementation timeline.

 

A total of 19 responses were received consisting of 16 Yes Votes, 0 No Votes and 3 Abstentions. Per the requirements of the IRR process, a two-thirds majority is required for an IRR to be considered approved. The outcome of this vote exceeded the two-thirds requirement with 100% in favor of the proposed resolution. A detailed report of the voting results for CLM947 is attached.

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on Jan 21, 2025 at 8:44 AM

From: Katia Woerner

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The voting period for this IRR has begun and will extend through 2/6/25. A ballot for this IRR was sent to the voting body via email on 1/15/25. The voting body is comprised of current IAIABC jurisdictional and EDI members in good standing. Each eligible organization is allowed one vote per IRR. It is the responsibility of the designated voter (or the alternate, if the designated voter is not available) to discuss the issue up for vote with all stakeholders within their organization and vote accordingly.

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on Jan 3, 2025 at 11:44 AM

From: Katia Woerner

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Due to the holidays & IAIABC offices being closed 12/25/24-1/1/25 & with agreement of EDI Claims Committee leadership, to allow everyone to review & provide feedback, the 14-day review has been extended through Friday, January 10, 2025. 

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on Dec 9, 2024 at 12:59 PM

From: Katia Woerner

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The 14-Day Review period for this IRR has begun and will extend through Monday, December 30, 2024.

Upon completion of this review period, this IRR will move to the Voting phase. 

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on Nov 26, 2024 at 9:47 AM

From: Katia Woerner

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Download Attachment IRR CLM947-AK reduced COLA-Proposed Resolution.docx 346.23 kB 13 downloads

Please find the proposed resolution attached. We apologize for the recent file download issues.

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on Nov 22, 2024 at 12:59 PM

From: Monica Blackwell

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Download Attachment IRR CLM947 - Alaska reduced benefits based on out-of-state cost of living adjustments... 14.49 kB 8 downloads

Thank you everyone for the discussion yesterday in the Claims meeting.  Please see the attached proposed resolution.  

We will target moving this IRR to 14 day review on December 9th.  

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on Oct 17, 2024 at 12:35 PM

From: Brianna Schumann

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Download Attachment CLM947 Example scenarios.xlsx 21.54 kB 3 downloads

Our apologies for the file download issue recently. The attached should now download as an Excel file. 

Thank you for your patience! 

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on Oct 15, 2024 at 2:45 PM

From: Monica Blackwell

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Third time is a charm?  I think the filename was causing issues with opening the file.  Let's try this one.  

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on Oct 14, 2024 at 2:21 PM

From: Monica Blackwell

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Appologies!  Please use these updated examples instead of the ones in the previous post.

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