This bill amends existing laws related to health care insurance and reimbursement for telehealth services in Alaska. It introduces a new definition of "health care provider" and mandates that health care insurers reimburse providers for telehealth services at the same rate as in-person services. Additionally, it establishes that municipal health care insurance plans covering employees must comply with these reimbursement requirements. The bill also clarifies that self-insured group health insurance plans for state employees are subject to the same reimbursement standards.

Furthermore, the bill repeals certain sections of previous legislation, specifically sections 9, 10, and 13 of ch. 38, SLA 2022, as well as section 14 of the same chapter. The effective date for the provisions of this bill is set for January 1, 2026. Overall, the bill aims to enhance access to telehealth services by ensuring equitable reimbursement practices across various health care insurance plans in the state.

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