(a) A health care insurer that offers in this state a health care insurance plan that includes coverage for pharmacy services shall initially and at each renewal provide coverage for the cost of treating diabetes, including medication, equipment, and supplies. All health care insurance plans must include coverage for outpatient self-management training or education, and medical nutrition therapy, if diabetes treatment is prescribed by a health care provider. The coverage required by this section is subject to standard policy provisions applicable to other benefits, including deductible or copayment provisions. Coverage for the cost of diabetes outpatient self-management training or education and for the cost of medical nutrition therapy is only required if provided by a health care provider with training in the treatment of diabetes.
(b) [Repealed, § 2 ch 23 SLA 2000.]
(c) In this section,
(1) “diabetes” includes insulin-dependent diabetes, insulin-using diabetes, gestational diabetes, and non-insulin-using diabetes;
(2) “health care provider” means a person licensed to provide health care services as required by the state.
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.