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AK HB159
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/23/2015
Primary Sponsor
Wes Keller
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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
Full Bill Text
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