Alaska § 21.36.480 - Genetic information nondiscrimination.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 21.36.480 — Genetic information nondiscrimination., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21.36.480. Genetic information nondiscrimination.
(a) A health care insurer that offers a health care insurance plan in the individual market shall comply with the genetic information nondiscrimination requirements established under 42 U.S.C. 300gg-53.
(b) A health care insurer that offers a health care insurance plan in the group market shall comply with the genetic information nondiscrimination requirements established under 42 U.S.C. 300gg-1(b)(3), 42 U.S.C. 300gg-1(c) — (f), and 42 U.S.C. 300gg-91.
(c) In this section, (1) “group market” has the meaning given in AS 21.54.500 ;
(2) “health care insurance plan” has the meaning given in AS 21.54.500 ;
(3) “health care insurer” has the meaning given in AS 21.54.500 ;
(4) “individual market” has the meaning given in AS 21.51.500 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 21.36.480
What does Alaska Statutes § 21.36.480 cover?
Section 21.36.480 ("Genetic information nondiscrimination.") 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.
How do I cite Alaska § 21.36.480?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 21.36.480 apply to my situation?
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