SB83

Telehealth: Coverage, Reimbursement Rates

Chamber Passed·5/7/25

Alaska SB83 requires health care insurers to reimburse telehealth services at the same rate as in-person services.

Alaska SB83 amends state law to ensure health care insurers reimburse providers for telehealth services at the same rate as for in-person services. The bill also mandates that the Department of Administration make available bid specifications for desired insurance benefits to qualified insurance carriers, hospital or medical service corporations, and third-party administrators. The provisions apply to state employees, municipal employees, and eligible dependents, ensuring consistent coverage and reimbursement rates for telehealth services.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 12–8 · May 7, 2025
Current
Rules Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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6 Nay

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Calendar

May 15

3:15 PM

House Labor & Commerce Hearing

Apr 15

8:00 AM

House Labor & Commerce Hearing

History

May 16

House

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May 16

House

TECHNICAL TITLE CHANGE

May 16

House

DP: CARRICK, FRIER, FIELDS, HALL