The bill proposes the repeal of programs related to catastrophic illness assistance and medical assistance for chronic and acute medical conditions, specifically removing references to AS 47.08 from various sections of the law. Key amendments include the deletion of AS 47.08 from the definitions of medical assistance programs, providers, and services, as well as from the conditions under which medical assistance fraud is defined. The bill also updates the authority of the commissioner to issue subpoenas and access records related to investigations, now focusing solely on AS 47.07, which pertains to medical assistance.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the transition of existing investigations and audits related to AS 47.08, allowing for the continuation of these processes for activities that occurred before the bill's effective date. This ensures that any ongoing investigations or claims related to the repealed program can still be addressed, while establishing that the new regulations will apply only to offenses committed after the bill's enactment. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline medical assistance programs in Alaska by eliminating outdated provisions and focusing on current needs.

Statutes affected:
HB0014A, AM HB 14, introduced 01/10/2025: 36.30.850, 47.25.071, 47.25.095, 47.27.050, 47.05.085, 47.05.200, 47.05.210, 47.05.240, 47.05.290, 11.81.900, 47.05.330, 47.05.325, 47.08.010, 47.08.020, 47.08.030, 47.08.040, 47.08.050, 47.08.060, 47.08.070, 47.08.080, 47.08.090, 47.08.100, 47.08.110, 47.08.120, 47.08.130, 47.08.140, 47.08.150