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Introduced
01/18/2023
01/18/2023
In Committee
01/18/2023
01/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/16/2024
05/16/2024
Introduced Session
33rd Legislature
Bill Summary
An Act relating to insurance coverage for contraceptives and related services; relating to medical assistance coverage for contraceptives and related services; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires health care insurers in Alaska to provide coverage for prescription contraceptives, emergency contraception, and related medical services without cost-sharing. It also requires municipal health care insurance plans and the state's self-insured group medical plan to meet these coverage requirements. Additionally, the bill requires the state's Medicaid program to cover 12-month supplies of prescription contraceptives and emergency contraception without a prescription. The bill's provisions are contingent on the necessary federal approval for the Medicaid coverage changes.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Löki Tobin (D)*,
Matt Claman (D),
Forrest Dunbar (D),
Cathy Giessel (R),
Elvi Gray-Jackson (D),
Scott Kawasaki (D),
Jesse Kiehl (D),
Last Action
COSPONSOR(S): GIESSEL (on 03/13/2024)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
- ‐ Maternal Health
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/33?Root=SB27 | 01/09/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.akleg.gov/PDF/33/Bills/SB0027A.PDF | 01/09/2023 |
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