Alaska § 21.42.355 - Coverage for cost of services provided by certified nurse midwives.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 21.42.355 — Coverage for cost of services provided by certified nurse midwives., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21.42.355. Coverage for cost of services provided by certified nurse midwives.
(a) If a health care insurance plan or an excepted benefits policy or contract provides indemnity for the cost of services of a physician provided to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the period after childbirth, indemnity in a reasonable amount shall also be provided for the cost of an advanced practice registered nurse who provides the same services. Indemnity may be provided under this subsection only if the advanced practice registered nurse is practicing as a certified nurse midwife in accordance with regulations adopted under AS 08.68.100 (a), and the services provided are within the scope of practice of that certification.
(b) If a health care insurance plan or an excepted benefits policy or contract provides for furnishing those services required of a physician in the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the period after childbirth, the contract shall also provide that an advanced practice registered nurse may furnish those same services instead of a physician. Services may be provided under this subsection only if the advanced practice registered nurse is practicing as a certified nurse midwife in accordance with regulations adopted under AS 08.68.100 (a), and the services provided are within the scope of practice of that certification.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 21.42.355 ("Coverage for cost of services provided by certified nurse midwives.") 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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