Alaska § 21.27.920 - Recoupment.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 21.27.920 — Recoupment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21.27.920. Recoupment.
(a) When a pharmacy benefits manager conducts an audit of a pharmacy, the pharmacy benefits manager shall base the recoupment of overpayments on the actual overpayment of the claim, except as provided in AS 21.27.915 (b).
(b) A pharmacy benefits manager conducting an audit of a pharmacy may not (1) use extrapolation in calculating recoupments or penalties for audits, unless required by state or federal contracts;
(2) assess a charge-back, recoupment, or other penalty against a pharmacy solely because a prescription is mailed or delivered at the request of a patient; or
(3) receive payment (A) based on a percentage of the amount recovered; or
(B) for errors that have no actual financial harm to the patient or medical plan.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 21.27.920
What does Alaska Statutes § 21.27.920 cover?
Section 21.27.920 ("Recoupment.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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