Alaska § 21.87.020 - Purpose and interpretation.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 21.87.020 — Purpose and interpretation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21.87.020. Purpose and interpretation.
(a) It is the purpose of this chapter to regulate in the public interest the formation and operation of prepaid health care service organizations, in order that the services may be made available upon a basis of fair and equitable contracts through state-licensed nonprofit organizations meeting reasonable standards as to administration, reserves, and financial soundness.
(b) This chapter shall be liberally interpreted to effectuate the purpose declared in (a) of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 21.87.020
What does Alaska Statutes § 21.87.020 cover?
Section 21.87.020 ("Purpose and interpretation.") 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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