The bill proposes the repeal of programs related to catastrophic illness assistance and medical assistance for chronic and acute medical conditions, specifically targeting AS 47.08. Key amendments include the removal of references to AS 47.08 throughout various sections of the law, including the definitions of medical assistance programs and providers, as well as the conditions under which medical assistance fraud is defined. The bill also updates the language to reflect that the commissioner may exclude applicants or disenroll providers from the medical assistance program solely under AS 47.07, eliminating any mention of AS 47.08.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the transition and applicability of the new regulations, ensuring that investigations and audits related to AS 47.08 that began before the bill's effective date can still proceed. This allows for continuity in addressing any violations that occurred under the now-repealed program. Overall, the bill aims to streamline medical assistance regulations in Alaska by eliminating outdated programs and focusing on current medical assistance frameworks.

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