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AK SB276

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Health & Social Services

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Origin

Senate

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurers in Alaska to cover prescription contraceptives and related medical services (consultations, examinations, procedures for prescribing, dispensing, inserting, or removing contraceptive drugs and devices)

  • Prohibits copayments or deductibles for contraceptive coverage, except as needed to maintain high-deductible health plan eligibility for HSA tax deductions under 26 U.S.C. 223

  • Mandates insurers reimburse for 12-month supplies of prescription contraceptives and prohibits restricting access through step therapy, prior authorization, or other medical management techniques that limit choice

  • Extends contraceptive coverage requirements to municipal employee health plans, state employee group insurance (including self-insured plans), and Alaska Medicaid recipients

  • Exempts religious employers meeting IRS criteria under 26 U.S.C. 6033(a)(3)(A)(i) or (iii) from coverage requirements, provided they disclose opposed contraceptives to prospective and current enrollees annually

Legislative Description

Contraceptives: Insurance Coverage

Municipalities

Last Action

REFERRED TO HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Social Services3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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