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AK HB423

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/31/2010

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

26th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes Alaska Health Freedom Act declaring that individuals have the right to choose or decline any mode of obtaining health care services without penalty or threat of penalty.

  • Defines "mode of obtaining" as directly purchasing health care services from a provider or purchasing insurance covering health care services.

  • Defines "penalty" as a fine, tax, surcharge, fee, or other monetary charge related to health care choices.

  • Exempts health care services provided or required by the state, political subdivisions, or state courts from the policy provisions.

  • Does not impair existing contract rights that provide health care services.

Legislative Description

Policy For Securing Health Care Services

Insurance

Last Action

REFERRED TO FINANCE

4/12/2010

Committee Referrals

Finance4/12/2010
Health & Social Services3/31/2010

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