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AK HB1

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/11/2011

Primary Sponsor

Carl Gatto

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Origin

House of Representatives

27th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Defines "mode of obtaining" as either directly purchasing health care services from a health care provider or purchasing insurance to cover health care costs.

  • Excludes health care services provided or required by the state, political subdivisions, or courts from the policy's application.

  • Defines "penalty" as fines, taxes, surcharges, fees, or other monetary charges, but excludes liability for the actual cost of health care services.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health & Social Services1/18/2011

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