(a) A person who is a sole proprietor, or a member of a partnership, may elect coverage as an employee under this chapter by making written application to an insurer. The insurer may accept the application and fix an assumed monthly wage at which the person shall be carried on the payroll for purposes of this chapter.
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Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 23.30.239

  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, organization, business trust, or society, as well as a natural person. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
(b) When the application is accepted, the person is subject to the provisions and entitled to the benefits of this chapter. The person shall promptly notify the insurer whenever there is a change in the status of the person as a sole proprietor or partner.
(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of Alaska Stat. § 23.30.120(a), a person covered under (a) of this section bears the burden of proof of the validity of the claim.
(d) A person who has elected coverage under (a) of this section may cancel the election by giving written notice to the insurer. Notwithstanding Alaska Stat. § 23.30.030(5), the cancellation becomes effective the day following the filing of notice with the insurer.
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