Alaska Statutes Sec. 21.36.440 - Required Disclosure for Failure to Provide Coverage to an Applicant

An insurer who refuses to provide insurance coverage to an applicant initially applying for insurance shall

(1) inform the applicant that the applicant has a right to know the reason for the refusal; and

(2) upon receipt of a written request from the applicant, provide a written explanation of the refusal to the applicant.

Sec. 21.36.450. Definition of insurer for AS 21.36.430 - 21.36.440.

In AS 21.36.430 - 21.36.440, "insurer" includes

(1) an insurer, as defined in AS 21.97.900 ;

(2) a group health plan, as defined in 29 U.S.C. 1167(1) (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974);

(3) a health maintenance organization, as defined in AS 21.86.900 ;

(4) a hospital service corporation or medical service corporation, as defined in AS 21.87.330 ;

(5) the Comprehensive Health Insurance Association, established in AS 21.55.010; and

(6) an entity offering a service benefit plan, as referred to in 42 U.S.C. 1396g-1.

Last modified: November 15, 2016