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The Coverage & Payment Bill
Telehealth coverage and payment rates get new state rules
Telehealth: Coverage, Reimbursement Rates
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, insurers would have to pay for doctor visits done over video, so more Alaskans could get care from home.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
The bill could help people in remote areas get medical help without traveling, but insurers might raise premiums to cover the new costs, so voters should watch the debate.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill deals with health insurance reimbursement for telehealth services.
- It would set or change the rates insurers must pay for virtual visits.
- It would take effect after repealing previous date rules from 2022.
- It is currently engrossed in the Alaska Senate and not yet law.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Bert Stedman (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Gary Stevens (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Catherine Giessel (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Kelly Merrick (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Jesse Bjorkman (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
In the news
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Sources
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