Sec. 47.08.010. Reimbursement of providers.
(a) Subject to (b) of this section, under AS 47.08.010 – 47.08.140, the Department of Health may reimburse providers of medical care for unpaid costs incurred in the treatment of a person suffering an illness or accident that results in financial catastrophe to the person or the person’s family. (b) At the beginning of each […]
Sec. 47.08.020. Catastrophic Illness Committee.
There is created the Catastrophic Illness Committee, consisting of a medical review officer from the Department of Health, a member appointed by the governor who has suffered a catastrophic illness, and a representative of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development appointed by the governor.
Sec. 47.08.030. Notice.
The committee shall enlist the assistance of medical providers in making the public aware of the catastrophic illness assistance program.
Sec. 47.08.040. Applications for assistance.
An application for financial assistance under AS 47.08.010 – 47.08.140 may be filed by a person who has suffered catastrophic illness or by a parent, spouse, or legal guardian of that person, or by any other interested party with the written consent of the person who has suffered the catastrophic illness.
Sec. 47.08.050. Services excluded from coverage.
Annually, the committee shall determine in light of appropriated funds and expected need the medical expenses reimbursable under AS 47.08.010 – 47.08.140, except that the following are not reimbursable: (1) dentistry and optometry unless prescribed by a licensed dentist or physician as medically necessary as the result of the injury or illness; (2) elective medical […]