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AK HB285

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/26/2024

Primary Sponsor

William Fields

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Origin

House of Representatives

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends AS 21.42.375 to define "diagnostic breast examination," "low-dose mammography screening," and "supplemental breast examination" using specific imaging technologies and clinical criteria.

  • Prohibits health insurers offering individual or group plans in Alaska from imposing cost sharing, deductibles, coinsurance, copayments, or other out-of-pocket expenses for low-dose mammography screenings, diagnostic breast examinations, and supplemental breast examinations.

  • Exception allows cost sharing requirements only when necessary to maintain a plan's qualification as a high deductible health plan eligible for health savings account tax deductions under 26 U.S.C. 223.

  • Applies to insurance policies or contracts issued, delivered, or renewed on or after January 1, 2025.

  • Authorizes the director of the division of insurance to adopt implementing regulations effective on or after January 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Mammograms: Insurance Coverage

Insurance

Last Action

REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE

4/29/2024

Committee Referrals

Labor & Commerce4/29/2024
Health & Social Services1/22/2024

Full Bill Text

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