Performance Details

Department of Public Safety - Violent Crimes Compensation Board

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Mission

To mitigate the impact of violent crime in Alaska by providing financial compensation to eligible crime victims and their families.

Core Services

• Award losses compensable under Alaskan law to victims, families of victims, and others impacted by violent crime in Alaska.

Mission Results	Core Services
A: Maximize available funding for crime victim compensation  Details > TARGET #1: Achieve savings in medical expenditures TARGET #2: Negotiate settlements on 100% of all medical bills in excess of $2,500.00.	A1: Award losses compensable under Alaskan law to victims, families of victims, and others impacted by violent crime in Alaska.  Details > TARGET #1: Make a determination on eligibility within 90 days of receipt of a claim for compensation

Performance Detail

Target #1: Achieve savings in medical expenditures Medical Expenditure Savings Fiscal Year Savings FY 2018 311,150 FY 2017 262,599 FY 2016 770,083 FY 2015 813,349 FY 2014 1,997,812 FY 2013 449,774 FY 2012 384,144 FY 2011 381,291 FY 2010 619,211 Analysis of results and challenges: The overall amount of savings were slightly more than the previous fiscal year but still significantly lower than FY2014-2016. This is because we did not have very many hospital bills to negotiate compared with previous years. However our success rate remained high. The savings obtained by negotiating with medical providers maximize the amount of funding available to all eligible victims of crime.

Target #2: Negotiate settlements on 100% of all medical bills in excess of $2,500.00. Percent of Medical Bills Negotiated Fiscal Year Annual FY 2018 93% FY 2017 97% FY 2016 97% FY 2015 98% FY 2014 90% FY 2013 98% FY 2012 98% FY 2011 98% FY 2010 98% Analysis of results and challenges: In FY2018, there were 30 attempted negotiations, 28 agreed; one provider did not agree to the proposed settlement, and one provider did not respond at all. A 93% success rate was achieved, which remains consistent with previous years. The Violent Crimes Compensation Board continues to achieve a consistently high success rate in negotiating with medical providers.

Target #1: Make a determination on eligibility within 90 days of receipt of a claim for compensation Average Number of Days to Resolution Fiscal Year Annual FY 2018 73.6 FY 2017 61.3 FY 2016 58.9 FY 2015 37.7 FY 2014 62.2 FY 2013 72.7 FY 2012 110.5 FY 2011 109.1 FY 2010 118.5 Analysis of results and challenges: The length of time taken for a claim to be processed and be taken to the Board for approval or denial has decreased over the past 6 years to achieve the target time.

Current as of November 20, 2018