Section 21.55.100. Types of insurance plans.

   (a) The association shall make available to a person who is eligible for coverage under this chapter at least one individual state plan of health insurance. The association shall offer a plan with the deductible, copayment, and calendar year maximum limits as described in AS 21.55.120 and may offer additional deductible, copayment, and calendar year maximum limits as approved by the director.
   (b) The association may make available to residents who are high risks, eligible for and covered by Medicare, 65 years of age or older, and eligible under this chapter one or more Medicare supplement plans that meet the minimum policy standards and minimum benefit standards established by regulations adopted by the director under AS 21.96.060.
   (c) The association may not refuse to offer coverage under a state plan to a person who is eligible under this chapter. The association may not refuse coverage under a state plan to a person who is eligible under this chapter, applies for coverage, and pays the required premium.
   (d) The association may make available to a person eligible under this chapter coverage through a health maintenance organization or other managed care arrangement if approved by the director. Deductible, copayment, and calendar year maximum limits provided through an organization or arrangement are not subject to the limits described in AS 21.55.120, but the limits must be approved by the director.

Authorities

21.55.110;21.55.300

Notes

References

AS 21.55.110 Minimum benefits of state health insurance plan.
AS 21.55.300 Eligibility for state health insurance.

History

(Sec. 2 ch 126 SLA 1992; am Sec. 3 ch 125 SLA 1994; am Sec. 60 - 62 ch 81 SLA 1997; am Sec. 2 - 4 ch 31 SLA 1999; am Sec. 20 ch 30 SLA 2009)