(a) The governing body of a health maintenance organization may include providers, or other individuals, or both. At least one-third of the governing body must consist of consumers who are substantially representative of enrollees.
(b) The governing body of a health maintenance organization shall establish a mechanism to afford its enrollees an opportunity to participate in matters of policy and operation through the establishment of advisory panels, by the use of advisory referenda on major policy decisions, or through the use of other mechanisms.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 86. Health Maintenance Organizations
Sec. 21.86.010. Establishment of health maintenance organizations.
Sec. 21.86.020. Issuance of certificate of authority; approval of changes.
Sec. 21.86.030. Powers of a health maintenance organization.
Sec. 21.86.040. Governing body; enrollee participation.
Sec. 21.86.045. Biographical affidavits.
Sec. 21.86.050. Fiduciary responsibility.
Sec. 21.86.060. Provision of services.
Sec. 21.86.070. Evidence of coverage; charges for health care services.
Sec. 21.86.075. Chiropractic health care services.
Sec. 21.86.078. Choice of health care provider.
Sec. 21.86.080. Annual statement; additional reports.
Sec. 21.86.090. Information to enrollees.
Sec. 21.86.100. Complaint system; report.
Sec. 21.86.110. Recovery of health care costs.
Sec. 21.86.120. Return of agreement.
Sec. 21.86.140. Protection against insolvency.
Sec. 21.86.150. Prohibited practices.
Sec. 21.86.160. Regulation of agents.
Sec. 21.86.170. Powers of insurers and of hospital or medical service corporations.
Sec. 21.86.190. Suspension or revocation of certificate of authority.
Sec. 21.86.200. Administrative procedures.
Sec. 21.86.210. Rehabilitation, liquidation, or conservation.
Sec. 21.86.250. Penalties and enforcement.
Sec. 21.86.260. Statutory construction and relationship to other law.
Sec. 21.86.270. Filings and reports as public documents.
Sec. 21.86.290. Contract authority for commissioner of health.
Sec. 21.86.300. Acquisition of control or merger of a health maintenance organization.