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AK HB1
Bill
Status
4/11/2011
Primary Sponsor
Carl Gatto
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Alaska Health Freedom Act, a public policy stating persons have the right to accept or decline any offered mode of obtaining health care services without penalty or threat of penalty.
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Defines "mode of obtaining" as either directly purchasing health care services from a health care provider or purchasing insurance to cover health care costs.
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Excludes health care services provided or required by the state, political subdivisions, or courts from the policy's application.
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Defines "penalty" as fines, taxes, surcharges, fees, or other monetary charges, but excludes liability for the actual cost of health care services.
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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 HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
4/12/2011