An Act relating to settlement of health insurance claims; relating to allowable charges for health care services or supplies; and providing for an effective date.
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Overview
This bill aims to improve health insurance coverage in Alaska by setting minimum standards for health insurance provider networks and establishing guidelines for how health insurers determine the allowable charges for health care services and supplies. It requires insurers to have a sufficient number of in-network providers in each region and to use a statistically credible method for setting these charges, ensuring they are at least 345% of Medicare rates. The bill also includes a transition period for setting allowable charges in 2027 based on 2024 data, with a shift to more current data starting in 2030.
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Giessel by Request
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