Alaska § 47.08.050 - Services excluded from coverage.

Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 47.08.050 — Services excluded from coverage., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 47.08.050. Services excluded from coverage.

Annually, the committee shall determine in light of appropriated funds and expected need the medical expenses reimbursable under AS 47.08.010 — 47.08.140, except that the following are not reimbursable:        (1) dentistry and optometry unless prescribed by a licensed dentist or physician as medically necessary as the result of the injury or illness;

 (2) elective medical or surgical procedures;

 (3) drugs and medications not prescribed by a licensed physician;

 (4) services received as a result of a pregnancy or birth without unusual complications;

 (5) private psychological or psychiatric treatment or private alcoholism treatment, unless not available from public agencies or programs;

 (6) chiropractic services and services provided by a person who practices naturopathy;

 (7) services not of a medical nature;

 (8) medical services currently provided to persons in the custody of the Department of Corrections;

 (9) costs incurred before July 1976.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 47.08.050

What does Alaska Statutes § 47.08.050 cover?

Section 47.08.050 ("Services excluded from coverage.") 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 § 47.08.050?

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Is this the official text of Alaska law?

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How does Alaska § 47.08.050 apply to my situation?

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