Senator Begich’s office in Anchorage provides help to Alaska residents who are experiencing difficulties with federal agencies or who have questions about the way the government can help with certain issues. Providing these "constituent services" is a high priority for Senator Begich.
Any Alaskan resident can call, write, or email with a question or problem with a federal agency. The problems addressed by Senator Begich’s full-time staff range from routine to complex. They can resolve communication problems and paperwork glitches, or bring a problem to the attention of the appropriate agency. However, in line with The Privacy Act of 1974 you should first submit a Casework Privacy Form to Senator Begich’s Anchorage office.
- Casework Privacy Release Form - CaseworkPrivacyReleaseForm.pdf (156.5 KBs)
To submit a request for help with a federal agency please complete the form above, print it out and mail it to:
Senator Mark Begich
C/O Casework
510 L St, Ste 750
Anchorage, AK 99501
Questions? Call us at (907) 271-5915.
Please include copies of all correspondence you have received from the federal agency involved as well as your home address, phone number, email address and signature.
Please do not email your request
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- Worker's Compensation
- Emergency Preparedness
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Federal, state and local governments have an ongoing responsibility to improve our national emergency management system, and ensure that citizens are prepared for potential disasters.
To help in this effort, Senator Begich provides a list of resources to help you prepare and make plans in case of an emergency. Please share this message of civilian preparedness with your co-workers, friends, and family. Together we can stay safe for the next disaster.
Alaska Division of Emergency Management is provided by the State of Alaska to let you know how the State is preparing for emergencies and how you can help.
Ready.gov is a Federal Government site with official information about National Preparedness Month. Ready.gov also includes links to asist individuals with disabilities and senior citizens, and contact information for local Alaska civilian preparedness departments and groups.
FEMA guide: Are You Ready? is FEMA's most comprehensive guide to civilian preparedness. The guide can be read in chapters or as a PDF document.
30 Tips for Emergency Preparedness from the US Department of Homeland Security.
FEMA "Plan Ahead" is a general page provided by FEMA with informative links on preparing for all kinds of emergencies, both natural and man-made.
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Senator Begich hopes to provide all the information you need to interact with State and Federal agencies regarding the environment. If your question is not answered here, please contact his staff with your concern.
Q: How can I find information about environmental regulations, programs, and issues affecting my community?
The best sources are the Environmental Protection Agency and the State of Alaska's Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Natural Resources. These three websites contain a wealth of information about the environment, natural resources, environmental laws and regulations, as well as environmental programs administered by our State and Federal governments.
Q: Whom can I contact to express concerns about the environmental impact a certain project will have on my community?
Depending on the type of project, it might require a permit from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or another local agency. It's helpful to first try to determine which agency regulates the environmental permits required for the project you are concerned about, and then contact that agency directly. Please feel free to contact Senator Begich's office for help in determining which agency to contact.
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Senator Begich hopes to help you understand your options regarding heating costs. If your question is not answered here, please contact his staff with your concerns.
Q: Is there any financial assistance available to help with high heating costs this winter?
There is financial assistance available from the state and federal government as well as private sector and non-profit groups for individuals who qualify to help with the costs of heat itself, as well as help with funding to make your home more energy efficient (weatherization).
Alaska Heating Assistance Program (AKHAP) provides financial assistance to help low-income families and individuals pay their winter heating bills and improve the energy efficiency of their homes. In order to see if you meet the income guidelines for receiving energy assistance from the CEAP and to complete an application to receive assistance, please visit their website.
Utility Companies are not allowed to terminate service for any reason, including lack of payment, to "identified hardship cases" between November 1st and April 15th each year. This provision applies to gas accounts where the gas is only used for heating purposes. An identified hardship case is one in which a customer lacks the financial resources to pay the utility bill and meets other specific criteria. Identified hardship cases are still responsible for eventual repayment of their debt to the utility company and should contact the utility to make payment arrangements.
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Senator Begich hopes to provide all the information you need to interact with State and Federal agencies regarding housing. If your question is not answered here, please contact his staff with your concern.
Q: What are Section 8 Vouchers and how do I get one?
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers allow very low-income families and individuals to lease or purchase safe and affordable privately-owned housing. There are several different types of housing vouchers available depending on your circumstances:
The Conversion Voucher is aimed at helping families with relocation or replacement housing due to loss of public housing units. Conversion Vouchers also provide assistance to families living in Section 8 projects where the owner has chosen to opt out of their contract, HUD is taking action against the landlord with project-based assistance, or the owner is prepaying the mortgage.
Family Unification Vouchers are available to families for whom the lack of adequate housing is a key factor in the separation or possible separation of children from their families, or to help unite children with their families. Family Unification Vouchers permit families to lease or purchase decent, safe and sanitary housing that is affordable in the private housing market.
Homeownership Vouchers allow low-income families to purchase a home by providing financial aid for mortgage payments and other homeownership related expenses.
Project Based Vouchers are aimed at assisting property owners in rehabilitating or constructing housing units for low-income families.
Tenant Based Vouchers increase affordable housing choices for very low-income families. Families with a tenant-based voucher select and lease safe, decent, and affordable privately-owned rental housing.
Vouchers for People with Disabilities are for elderly families and non-elderly families that include a person with disabilities.
In order to determine your eligibility to participate in one of these voucher programs please contact the Public Housing Authority in your city or town. To find this information please use this link www.hud.gov/offices/pih/pha/contacts/states/ak.cfm
Q: Are there other housing programs that I might be eligible for?
Yes. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development offers a number of programs that you may find helpful. To learn more about these programs you can access the department's web site at http://www.hud.gov or contact the HUD local Anchorage office:
Department of Housing and Urban Development
3000 C. Street, Suite 401
Anchorage, AK 99503Phone: (907) 677-9800
Toll-Free (in Alaska only): (877) 302-9800
Email: Customer Service
Fax: (907) 677-9803
TTY: (907) 677-9825Q: Where can I get housing counseling?
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Alaska is local nonprofit organization that has been contracted with HUD to mediate between homeowners and banks. They can be contacted to make an appointment at:
Phone: (907) 279-6501
Fax: (907) 276-6083
Toll-Free: 1-800-478-6501
Online: http://www.cccsofak.com/ContactUs.shtmlCaseworkers in Senator Begich's Anchorage office are also happy to assist you in understanding the various programs offered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Public Housing Assistance agencies in Alaska.
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Identity theft is a growing problem in the United States. Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information (such as social security number or credit card) without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. When identity theft happens, it can take months or even years to correct and recover. Below is some helpful information about this issue. Consult the Federal Trade commission website to see steps you can take to minimize your risk of exposure to identity theft.
Q: What should I do if my personal information (such as credit or bank cards, social security card, or other government-issued identification) has been lost or stolen?
Follow these instructions from the Federal Trade Commission:
- Financially identifying information (bank or credit cards, etc): Visit the Federal Trade Commission Website
- Social Security number: Call the toll-free fraud number of any of the three nationwide consumer reporting companies and place an initial security alert on your credit reports.
- Driver's license/other government issued identification: Contact the agency that issued the license or other identification document. Follow its procedures to cancel the document and get a replacement. Ask the agency to flag your file so that no one else can get a license or any other identification document from them in your name.
Q: What should I do if I think I have been a victim of identity theft?
Follow instructions from the Federal Trade Commission:
- Contact the fraud departments of one of the three consumer reporting companies to and place an extended fraud victim alert on your credit report.
- Close the accounts that you know or think have been opened fraudulently or tampered with by the thief.
- File a police report with your local police or the police in the community where the identity theft took place. Get a copy of the report or at the very least, the number of the report, you will be asked to submit this information when reporting your fraud.
- File your complaint with the FTC .
Q: How do I contact the major credit bureaus?
Equifax
To order your report, visit the above link, call 1-800-685-1111 or write to P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374-0241To report fraud, call 1-888-766-0008 and write to P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374-0241
Experian
To order your report, visit the above link, call 1-888-EXPERIAN (397-3742) or write: P.O. Box 2002, Allen TX 75013To report fraud, call: 888-EXPERIAN (397-3742) and write:
P.O. Box 9530, Allen TX 75013
TDD: 1-800-972-0322Trans Union
To order your report, call: 800-888-4213 or write to P.O. Box 1000, Chester, PA 19022To report fraud call 1-800-680-7289 and write to the Fraud Victim Assistance Division, P.O. Box 6790, Fullerton, CA 92634. (TDD: 1-877-553-7803)
Other Help Resources
United States Postal Service Postal Inspector page - Has information on identity theft and what you can do about it.
U.S. Secret Service's financial crimes information page - More information on identity theft.
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Senator Begich hopes to provide all of the information you need regarding immigration and immigration related policies. If your question is not answered here, please contact his staff with your concern.
Q: Where can I find comprehensive information on immigration policies and procedures?
Because immigration law is so complex, the best single source of information is the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
The Bureau of Consular Affairs also provides a wealth of information about overseas immigrant and nonimmigrant visa processing.
Q: Can Senator Begich help me with my immigration issue?
Senator Begich hopes to provide general information and assistance in a number of areas related to immigration, including nonimmigrant visas, permanent residency ("green card"), naturalization, work permits, asylum and refugees. Senator Begich cannot help expedite applications, with the exception of those that involve medical emergencies. Please visit the BCIS for more information on immigration forms and processing.
Q: Where can I obtain more information on the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery?
Each year, 55,000 visas are offered by lottery to immigrants from specific countries. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the DV lottery on the BCIS' web site.
Q: How do I become a naturalized citizen?
Please visit the frequently asked questions on BCIS' web site for information on naturalization requirements and procedures.
Q: Where can I find information about student visas?
Please visit the academic section on BCIS' website for information on student visa requirements and procedures.
Q: I want someone from a foreign country to visit me. What does this person need to do in order to obtain a tourist visa?
Have this person visit the United States Consulate Office in their home country and apply for a tourist visa. Some countries may require an interview. To qualify for a tourist visa, an applicant must show that he or she has a permanent residence and other ties that would compel his or her return home upon the end of his or her temporary stay in the United States. The law places this burden of proof upon the applicant. Evidence of strong ties are family, home or property ownership, a letter of employment, and bank account.
Q: I know someone who was denied a tourist visa. Can tourist visa denials be appealed?
Unfortunately, tourist visa denials can't be appealed. Consular offices have sole authority to approve or deny tourist visas. The decision cannot be appealed to a higher authority, and it can be reviewed only for factual error within the Nonimmigrant Visa Section. The U.S. Department of State does not review, nor provide individual responses to, overseas visa decisions. There is nothing in U.S. immigration law that allows for an American relative to guarantee a visitors return home.
Tourist visas can always be reapplied for.
Q: What can someone who was denied a tourist visa do in order to enter the United States?
Every person who is denied a tourist visa can reapply unless the Embassy or Consulate overseas puts a stamp in their passport barring the person from coming back for a period of time. Someone should reapply only if there have been changes to the person's family or economic circumstances, or new evidence is presented that was not considered in the first visa interview.
Q: Where can I go for more information on tourist visas?
Please visit the Department of State's Visa Information website.
Q: What does Senator Begich's staff need to be able to review my immigration case?
All that is necessary is for you to contact his staff and let them know:
1) your alien number and receipt number (if applicable)
2) what forms you have filed, the dates the forms were filed, and the location at which the forms were filed (if applicable);
3) whom you have already contacted to try to resolve the problem, and
4) what responses you have received.In certain cases, copies of receipts, applications, or additional documentation will be required. A staff member will contact you as soon as possible if additional material or information is required.
Q: I know someone who has been, or is going to be deported. Is there anything that Senator Begich can do to help?
U.S. Senate activity is restricted by the Senate Ethics Rules which prohibit Senator Begich from intervening in any civil or criminal matter. Deportation cases are prohibited Senate casework activity.
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Senator Begich hopes to provide all the information you need to interact with the IRS. If your question is not answered here, please contact his staff with your concern.
Q: Who should I contact if I have a complaint about a tax bill or issue?
The IRS or direct local agency should be contacted with specific questions about a bill. Information on federal revenue and contact information can be found at the Internal Revenue Service website. State revenue information can be found at the Alaska Department of Revenue. For information on local revenue, please consult the blue pages of your phone book and contact the Tax Assessor's office for your community.
Q: Can Senator Begich help me resolve my tax problem?
While Senator Begich can't guarantee the outcome of a review of your tax problem, his local caseworkers will be happy to review your issue to provide advice and assistance in cutting through red tape.
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Senator Begich hopes to provide all the information you need regarding international adoption. If your question is not answered here, please contact his staff with your concern.
Q: I want to begin adopting a child from a foreign country. How can the United States Government help me?
The best information on adopting children abroad can be found from the Department of State Office of Children's Issues. The Department of State provides extensive information about the adoption processes in various countries and the U.S. legal requirements to bring a child adopted abroad to the United States. The Office of Children's Issues in the Bureau of Consular Affairs provides brochures describing the adoption process in numerous countries.
Q: I am encountering complications or problems with the country from which I am adopting a child. Can Senator Begich help me?
Please contact Senator Begich's office detailing the exact problem you are having and all the steps that you have taken thus far in your adoption process. Also include as much information about the child you are adopting as you can.
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Senator Begich hopes to provide all the information you need to interact with the State agencies regarding Medicare and Medicaid. If your question is not answered here, please contact his staff with your concern.
Q: Who administers Medicare and Medicaid in Alaska?
The State of Alaska is responsible for carrying out the missions of Medicare and Medicaid for Alaskans. More information can be found on the State of Alaska website here for Medicare and here for Medicaid.
Q: Can Senator Begich assist me in resolving a problem I am experiencing with Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes. Senator Begich can help you understand the system in order to get direct answers to your questions. If you would like assistance from Senator Begich, contact his staff and provide the following information:
1) Your first and last name;
2) Date of Birth;
3) Social Security Number/Medicare Number;
4) Home Address and telephone number;
5) An explanation of the problem;
6) Any additional information in support of your case.A staff member will contact you as soon as possible if additional information is required.
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Senator Begich hopes to provide all the information you need as a current or former member of the military, or a family member. If your question is not answered here, please contact his staff may with your concern.
Q. My spouse/child is in the military and is having difficulty. May I ask Senator Begich to intervene?
Just like any citizen, military members are permitted to petition their elected officials. Senator Begich encourages the use of the "Chain of Command" whenever appropriate. However, since all service records are considered private, a member must contact Senator Begich directly to request assistance and to give the military branch written authority to release personal information to Senator Begich's staff. Service members should fill out a Privacy Act Release form to help Senator Begich's ability to advocate on their behalf.
Q. I am a veteran with a disability caused by my military service. How do I obtain benefits?
Information on veterans benefits can be found from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or by calling 1-800-827-1000. Because of the complexity of the process, Senator Begich encourages all veterans to contact a Veteran Service Officer from one of the congressionally chartered organizations, such as Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), American Legion, Vietnam Veterans of America, AMVETS, or the State of Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs. These organizations are equipped to help you with your claim process.
Q. I have filed a claim for benefits from the Veterans Administration. It is taking a long time. Can you help?
Claims may take several months to work through the process, and appeals may take more than a year. Senator Begich will contact the Department of Veterans Affairs on your behalf to ensure that your claim is properly reviewed. Please fill out a Privacy Act Release Form in order to authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide Senator Begich with information regarding your claim.
Q. How do I get a copy of my military records or medals?
Information about ordering military records (including your DD214) or medals may be obtained from:
National Personnel Records Center
Military Personnel Records
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100While you may request your records/medals directly, Senator Begich can provide assistance to you in this process. Please contact his staff if you require assistance.
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Senator Begich hopes to provide all the information you need to interact with State and Federal agencies regarding pensions. If your question is not answered here, please contact his staff with your concern.
Q: What is ERISA?
ERISA is the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. It is a federal law that sets minimum standards for retirement plans in private industry. ERISA does not require any employer to establish a retirement plan, but it does create minimum standards that must be met for employers who do offer a benefit. ERISA is effective for all plan years beginning on or after January 1, 1975. For more information about ERISA and information on your rights as a participant in a retirement plan that is governed by ERISA, please visit the U.S. Department of Labor's consumer information page for retirement benefits at http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/publications/wyskapr.html .
Q: What is the difference between a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution pension plan and a cash balance pension plan?
A defined benefit plan promises you a specified monthly benefit at retirement. The plan may state this promised benefit as an exact dollar amount, such as $100 per month at retirement. Or, more commonly, it may calculate a benefit through a plan formula that considers such factors as salary and years of service.
A defined contribution plan, on the other hand, does not promise you a specific amount of benefits at retirement. In these plans, you or your employer (or both) contribute to your individual account under the plan, sometimes at a set rate, such as 5 percent of your earnings annually. These contributions generally are invested on your behalf. You will ultimately receive the balance in your account, which is based on contributions plus or minus investment gains or losses. The value of your account will fluctuate due to changes in the value of your investments. Examples of defined contribution plans include 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, employee stock ownership plans and profit-sharing plans.
A cash balance plan is a defined benefit plan that has the characteristics of a defined contribution plan. Each year a participant's account is credited with a pay credit and an interest credit. The pay credit is dependent upon the participant's compensation. The growth of the account depends on pay credits that the employer contributes, not on profit sharing. A cash balance plan offers more portability than traditional pension plans since you can take your vested account as a lump sum whenever you terminate employment and it will not be reduced because of your age.
For more information on defined benefit and defined contribution plans, please visit the U.S. Department of Labor's consumer information page for retirement benefits at http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/publications/wyskapr.html. For additional information of cash balance pension plans, please go to http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/publications/cb_pension_plans.html.
Q: How can I contact the U.S. Department of Labor for questions regarding my plan or the actions of my employer or plan administrator?
For technical assistance and complaints, you should call the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (ESBA) toll free number at (866) 444-EBSA (3272) or via email at http://askebsa.dol.gov/SecInit/
Q: I am having trouble getting my employer to pay my benefits/my spouse's death benefits under a retirement plan governed by ERISA. Can Senator Begich help me?
Before requesting assistance from Senator Begich, it is important that you try to find a solution by working with your plan's administrator. All retirement plans are required by law to have a reasonable written procedure for processing your claim for benefits and for appealing if your claim is denied. It is also important that you fully understand what benefits you are entitled to under your plan. This information and other very important information about your plan can be found in your plan's summary plan description (SPD). Your plan administrator is legally obligated to provide you with the SPD at no charge when you enroll in the plan. If your plan is changed at any time, you must be immediately informed of these changes through the issuance of a revised SPD or in a separate document called a summary of material modifications.
If you are still having trouble, please contact Senator Begich's staff with details of your situation and as much of the above information as you can.
Q: What do I need to provide Senator Begich for assistance with my case?
If you have worked through your plan administrator and still feel that your benefits have been denied in error, you may contact Senator Begich's office to request assistance. As pension issues concern critical financial information, a signed Privacy Act Release form is required. In addition to this form, please have the following information:
1) When and where the problem arose,
2) Whom you have already contacted to try to resolve the problem, and
3) What responses you have received.
Additionally, copies of any correspondence between you and any agency or individual involved will be critical to providing the fastest possible service.
A staff member will contact you as soon as possible if additional material or information is required.
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Senator Begich hopes to provide all the information you need to interact with State and Federal agencies regarding social security. If your question is not answered here, please contact his staff with your concerns.
Q: Can Senator Begich help me file an application for Social Security benefits?
You must contact your local Social Security Administration (SSA) office directly to obtain an application for benefits. To find the Social Security Administration office nearest you, visit the Social Security Office Locator.
Q: If I am unhappy with a decision made by the Social Security Administration, can Senator Begich help me?
If you are dissatisfied with a decision made by the Social Security Administration, Senator Begich's office can help you in understanding your options, determining the reason for the denial, and seeking an appropriate review of your case. However, the SSA has the sole authority to make decisions regarding disability, retirement, and SSI benefits (and any other program that the SSA administers).
If you wish to appeal, make your request in writing to the SSA within 60 days from the date you receive a letter from SSA stating its decision. The SSA will assume that you received the letter five days after the date on the letter. You should contact your local SSA office directly to request an application to file an appeal. You can find the nearest SSA office by going to the Social Security Office locator website.
There are four levels of appeals. The appeals are (1) reconsideration, (2) a hearing by an administrative law judge, (3) a review by the Social Security Appeals Council, and (4) a federal court review. A reconsideration is a complete review of your claim by someone who did not take part in the first decision. It is important to present any old evidence, as well as any new evidence that you may have that supports your claim. The more information the person has when reviewing your claim the less likely it is that a mistake will be made.
If you disagree with the reconsideration decision, you may then ask for a hearing. The hearing will be conducted by an administrative law judge who had no part in the first decision or the reconsideration. Most people hire an attorney to help them with the administrative law judge hearing process. If you disagree with the hearing decision, you may ask for a review by the Social Security's Appeals Council. The Appeals Council looks at all requests for review, but it may deny a request if it believes the hearing decision was correct. If the Appeals Council decides to review your case, it will either decide your case itself or return it to an administrative law judge for further review. If you disagree with the Appeals Council decision or if the Appeals Council decides not to review your case, you may file a lawsuit in a federal district court.
Q: Can Senator Begich expedite my application for benefits or my appeal application?
Senator Begich can only assist to expedite an application for benefits or an appeal application in matters of life and death. You must provide documentation from a licensed physician that your medical condition is such that you are not expected to survive to the date a determination is likely to be made.
If you require an application for benefits or an appeal application to be expedited and can demonstrate an instance of life and death, please provide the following information:
1) Your first and last name;
2) Date of Birth;
3) Social Security Number;
4) Office handling the SSA benefit (i.e. Bridgeport, CT SSA office);
5) Home address and telephone number; and
6) Medical documentation demonstrating an instance of life and death.If you would like additional information about the appeals process, you may call 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays, at 800-772-1213. You may also log onto Social Security Administration.
Q: Can Senator Begich help me estimate my future social security benefits?
The Retirement Estimator, a new online financial and retirement planning tool from the Social Security Administration (SSA), can help estimate your future social security benefits. Click here to find the Retirement Estimator.
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Senator Begich hopes to provide all the information you need to interact with State and Federal levels of the Postal Service. If your question is not answered here, please contact his staff with your concern.
Q: Who should I contact about concerns with the U.S. Postal Service?
For most issues, you should look in the blue pages of your local phone book to find your local post office and speak to the Postmaster or Officer in Charge to discuss concerns. You may also wish to visit the Postal Service website.
Q: Where can I get information on domestic or foreign postage information?
This information can be found here on the Postal Service's web site.
Q: Can I get mail delivery to my door or "curbside delivery"?
There are a number of regulations for the type of mail service available to a home. Carrier routes are designed to maximize the number of delivery points for letter carriers as they walk or drive their route, so the construction of a new home or new development may require a re-examination of one or more carrier routes. Other factors, including the condition of roads, the amount of ongoing construction, and population density also play a critical role in determining what type of delivery service is available to a home.
You should consult the blue pages of your local phone book to identify your local post office and speak to the Postmaster or Officer in Charge to determine your delivery eligibility.
Q: I am a Postal employee with a job-related complaint. Where can I go for help?
As a member of a union, you should contact your shop steward or union representative to pursue a resolution to any workplace-related issues affecting you as an employee. Because information regarding employees is held in the strictest confidence by the U.S. Postal Service, Senator Begich's office is isn't able to advocate for you as effectively as your union representative.
Q: Can Senator Begich assist me in resolving my Postal Service complaint?
While Senator Begich cannot guarantee the outcome of any consumer request or the resolution of any constituent complaint, his staff will be happy to review your issue to provide advice and assistance wherever possible.
Please contact his staff with the following information:
1) the problems you have encountered,
2) whom you have already contacted to try to resolve the problem, and
3) what responses you have received.In certain cases, receipts, copies of correspondence, copies of envelopes or additional documentation may be required. A staff member will contact you as soon as possible if additional material or information is required.
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Senator Begich hopes to provide all the information you need to interact with State and Federal agencies regarding workers' compensation. If your question is not answered here, please contact his staff with your concerns.
Q. Where can I go to find out more information about workers' compensation?
The best resource for information on workers' compensation for federal employees is the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). Please note that the U.S. Department of Labor only administers workers' compensation programs for federal employees.
Individuals injured on the job while employed by private companies or state and local government agencies should contact the Alaska Division of Workers' Compensation.
Q: I am a federal employee who has been injured on the job. How do I file for workers' compensation?For more information on filing a federal workers' compensation claim, please visit the OWCP web page. Most important, please be sure that you obtain first aid or medical treatment immediately for your injury, even if you believe your injury is minor.
Q: I filed a federal workers' compensation claim and it seems to be taking a long time to process. Can Senator Begich assist me in moving my claim along?
Due to the complexities of workers' compensation claims, they can take several months for a decision to be reached. Senator Begich can perform a courtesy check on the status of your claim.
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