Alaska § 21.51.020 - Scope, format of policy.

Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 21.51.020 — Scope, format of policy., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 21.51.020. Scope, format of policy.

A policy of health insurance may not be delivered or issued for delivery to a person in this state unless it otherwise complies with this title, and complies with the following:        (1) the entire money and other considerations must be expressed in the policy;

 (2) the time the insurance takes effect and terminates must be expressed in the policy;

 (3) it must insure only one person, except that a policy may insure, originally or by subsequent amendment, upon the application of an adult member of a family, who shall be considered the policyholder, any two or more eligible members of that family, including husband, wife, dependent children, or any children under a specified age, which may not exceed 25 years, and any other person dependent on the policyholder;

 (4) the style, arrangement, and over-all appearance of the policy must give no undue prominence to any portion of the text, and every printed portion of the text of the policy and of endorsements or attached papers must be plainly printed in light-faced type of a style in general use, the size of which must be uniform and not less than 10 point with a lower case unspaced alphabet length not less than 120 point; in this paragraph, text includes all printed matter except the name and address of the insurer, name or title of the policy, the brief description, if any, and captions and subcaptions;

 (5) the exceptions and reductions of indemnity must be set out in the policy and, other than those contained in AS 21.51.040 - 21.51.260, must be printed, at the insurer's option, either included with the benefit provision to which they apply, or under an appropriate caption such as “Exceptions,” or “Exceptions and Reductions,” except that if an exception or reduction specifically applies only to a particular benefit of the policy, a statement of the exception or reduction must be included with the benefit provision to which it applies;

 (6) each form, including riders and endorsements, must be identified by a form number in the lower left-hand corner of the first page;

 (7) the policy may not contain a provision making a portion of the charter, rules, constitution, or bylaws of the insurer a part of the policy unless the portion is set out in full in the policy; this paragraph does not apply to the incorporation of, or reference to, a statement of rates or classification of risks, or short- rate table filed with the director.

Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 21.51.020

What does Alaska Statutes § 21.51.020 cover?

Section 21.51.020 ("Scope, format of policy.") 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 § 21.51.020?

A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 21.51.020" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Alaska law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Alaska official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Alaska attorney.

How does Alaska § 21.51.020 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Alaska can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Alaska.