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AK HB159

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/23/2015

Primary Sponsor

Wes Keller

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Origin

House of Representatives

29th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Exempts direct-pay health care agreements between licensed providers and individual patients from insurance regulations when the contract meets specific requirements.
  • Agreement must be in writing, signed by both parties, and prominently state it is not health insurance.
  • Either party may terminate the agreement with written notice to the other party.
  • Health care provider is prohibited from billing insurers or third parties for services covered under the agreement, though the patient may do so.
  • Covers routine health care services including screening, diagnosis, treatment, medical supplies, prescription drugs, and laboratory work performed by associated or contracted laboratories.

Legislative Description

Health Care Retainer; Insurance Exempt

Contracts

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): HUGHES

1/22/2016

Committee Referrals

Labor & Commerce3/23/2015

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