(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.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 42. The Insurance Contract
Article 2. Specific Coverage Provisions.
Sec. 21.42.345. Required provision for coverage of dependents.
Sec. 21.42.347. Coverage for costs of birth.
Sec. 21.42.349. Coverage for newborn and infant hearing screening.
Sec. 21.42.351. Coverage for well-baby exams.
Sec. 21.42.353. Coverage for the costs of acupuncture treatment.
Sec. 21.42.355. Coverage for cost of services provided by certified nurse midwives.
Sec. 21.42.363. Eye care under health insurance.
Sec. 21.42.365. Coverage for treatment of alcoholism or drug abuse.
Sec. 21.42.375. Coverage for mammograms.
Sec. 21.42.377. Coverage for colorectal cancer screening.
Sec. 21.42.380. Coverage for treatment of phenylketonuria.
Sec. 21.42.385. Dental, vision, and hearing coverage.
Sec. 21.42.390. Coverage for treatment of diabetes.
Sec. 21.42.392. Requirements relating to dental care coverage provisions.
Sec. 21.42.395. Coverage for prostate and cervical cancer detection.
Sec. 21.42.397. Coverage for autism spectrum disorders.
Sec. 21.42.400. Coverage for reconstructive surgery following mastectomy.
Sec. 21.42.405. High deductible health plan.
Sec. 21.42.410. Coverage of dependent students on medically necessary leaves of absence.
Sec. 21.42.415. Coverage for clinical trials related to cancer.
Sec. 21.42.420. Coverage for prescription drugs; specialty drug tiers prohibited.
Sec. 21.42.422. Coverage for telehealth.
Sec. 21.42.425. Coverage for prescription topical eye medication.
Sec. 21.42.430. Coverage for anti-cancer medication.
Sec. 21.42.440. Coverage for costs of services provided by pharmacists.