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 2020 347,705 FY 2019 316,229 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: In FY2019, there were 30 negotiated medical bills and a 100% success rate in negotiating with medical providers. This resulted in savings of $316,229. This was a slight increase from the previous fiscal year 2018 savings of $311,150. In FY 2020 there were 14 negotiated medical bills and a 100% success rate in negotiating with medical providers. This resulted in savings of $347,705.32. This was an increase from the previous fiscal year 2019.

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 2020 100% FY 2019 100% 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: Analysis of results and challenges: In FY2019, there were 30 negotiated medical bills and a 100% success rate in negotiating with medical providers. This resulted in savings of $316,229. This was a slight increase from the previous fiscal year 2018 savings of $311,150. In FY 2020 there were 14 negotiated medical bills and a 100% success rate in negotiating with medical providers. This resulted in savings of $347,705.32. This was an increase from the previous fiscal year 2019. 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 2020 149 FY 2019 131 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: 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 increased during the past two fiscal years. The increase in FY 2020 was caused by staff turnover and measures are being implemented to lower the length of time.

Current as of November 30, 2020