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.
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Overview
This bill aims to expand insurance coverage for contraceptives and related services in Alaska. It mandates that health insurers in the group and individual markets cover prescription contraceptives and the necessary medical services to obtain and administer them. The bill also extends coverage to medical assistance recipients and addresses potential cost-sharing arrangements, while including an exemption for religious employers with objections to contraception coverage. Furthermore, it extends coverage to municipal employees and state employees through the Department of Administration’s insurance programs.
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Senate Health & Social Services
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