(a) A health care insurer that offers, issues for delivery, delivers, or renews a health care insurance plan in the group or individual market in the state that provides coverage for prescription topical eye medication shall allow the early refill of a prescription for a topical eye medication to treat a chronic condition before the last day of the prescribed dosage period, without regard to a coverage restriction.
(b) A covered person may request an early refill under this section
(1) not earlier than 23 days after a prescription for a 30-day supply is dispensed;
(2) not earlier than 45 days after a prescription for a 60-day supply is dispensed;
(3) not earlier than 68 days after a prescription for a 90-day supply is dispensed;
(4) if the prescriber has indicated the number of refills needed; and
(5) if the prescription topical eye medication being refilled is covered under the covered person's policy.
(c) A covered person may receive an early refill under this section not more than once during the approved dosage period.
(d) A covered person may only receive an early refill under this section if the refill does not exceed the number of refills prescribed.
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.