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AK HB423
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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Defines "mode of obtaining" as directly purchasing health care services from a provider or purchasing insurance covering health care services.
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Defines "penalty" as a fine, tax, surcharge, fee, or other monetary charge related to health care choices.
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Exempts health care services provided or required by the state, political subdivisions, or state courts from the policy provisions.
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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
Full Bill Text
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