This bill amends existing laws related to health care insurance and reimbursement for telehealth services in Alaska. It introduces a new definition for "health care provider" and mandates that health care insurers reimburse providers for telehealth services, including behavioral health, at the same rate as in-person services. Additionally, it allows insurers to apply a geographic pay differential for out-of-state providers. The bill also establishes that municipal health care insurance plans must comply with these reimbursement requirements and clarifies the definition of "health care insurance plan."

Furthermore, the bill modifies the provisions regarding group health insurance policies for state employees and participating governmental units, ensuring that these policies also meet the new telehealth reimbursement standards. It sets an effective date for the amendments to sections of previous legislation, extending the effective date of certain provisions to June 30, 2040, and establishes that the overall act will take effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
SB0083A, AM SB 83, introduced 01/31/2025: 21.07.250, 21.42.599, 47.05.270, 29.10.200, 29.20.420, 21.42.450, 21.54.500, 39.30.090, 14.25.168, 14.25.480, 22.25.090, 39.35.535, 39.35.880, 39.37.145, 23.15.136, 39.30.091, 21.86.310, 14.25.110, 23.15.010, 23.15.210
SB0083B, AM CSSB 83(HSS), introduced 03/14/2025: 21.42.422, 21.07.250, 29.10.200, 29.20.420, 21.54.500, 39.30.090, 14.25.168, 14.25.480, 22.25.090, 39.35.535, 39.35.880, 39.37.145, 23.15.136, 39.30.091, 21.86.310, 14.25.110, 23.15.010, 23.15.210
SB0083C, AM HCS CSSB 83(HSS), introduced 03/23/2026: 21.42.422, 21.07.250, 29.10.200, 29.20.420, 21.54.500, 39.30.090, 14.25.168, 14.25.480, 22.25.090, 39.35.535, 39.35.880, 39.37.145, 23.15.136, 39.30.091, 21.86.310, 14.25.110, 23.15.010, 23.15.210
SB0083D, AM HCS CSSB 83(L&C), introduced 05/16/2026: 21.42.422, 21.07.250, 29.10.200, 29.20.420, 21.54.500, 39.30.090, 14.25.168, 14.25.480, 22.25.090, 39.35.535, 39.35.880, 39.37.145, 23.15.136, 39.30.091, 21.86.310, 14.25.110, 23.15.010, 23.15.210