This 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 language in several sections to reflect these changes, ensuring that the focus remains solely on AS 47.07, which pertains to medical assistance.

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 This ensures that any ongoing cases or claims under the repealed program can still be addressed, while also establishing that the new definitions and exclusions apply only to offenses committed after the bill's enactment. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline medical assistance programs in Alaska by eliminating outdated provisions and focusing on current needs.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