Alaska § 21.54.160 - “Excepted benefits” defined.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 21.54.160 — “Excepted benefits” defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21.54.160. “Excepted benefits” defined.
“Excepted benefits” means benefits under one or more or any combination of the following: (1) benefits under (A) coverage only for accident, disability income insurance, or both;
(B) coverage issued as a supplement to liability insurance;
(C) liability insurance, including general liability insurance and automobile liability insurance;
(D) workers' compensation or substantially similar insurance;
(E) automobile medical payment insurance;
(F) credit-only insurance;
(G) coverage for on-site medical clinics; or
(H) other similar insurance coverage, as specified in federal law, under which benefits for medical care are secondary or incidental to other insurance benefits;
(2) if offered as a separate insurance policy and otherwise not an integral part of a health care insurance plan, benefits under (A) limited scope dental or vision coverage;
(B) coverage for long-term care, nursing home care, home health care, community-based care, or any combination; or
(C) other similar limited benefits as specified in federal law;
(3) if offered as independent noncoordinated benefits, benefits under coverage only for a specified disease or illness, or hospital indemnity or other fixed indemnity insurance; as used in this paragraph, “independent, noncoordinated benefits” means benefits that are provided under a separate policy if (A) there is no coordination between the provision of the benefits and an exclusion of benefits under a health care insurance plan maintained by the same plan sponsor; and
(B) the benefits are paid with respect to an event without regard to whether benefits are provided for the event under a health care insurance plan maintained by the same plan sponsor;
(4) if offered as a separate insurance policy, benefits under (A) Medicare supplemental policy as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1395ss(g)(1) (Social Security Act);
(B) coverage supplemental to the coverage provided under 10 U.S.C. 1071 — 1090; or
(C) similar supplemental coverage provided to coverage under a health benefit plan.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 21.54.160
What does Alaska Statutes § 21.54.160 cover?
Section 21.54.160 ("“Excepted benefits” defined.") 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 § 21.54.160?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 21.54.160" (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 § 21.54.160 apply to my situation?
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