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Alaska Statutes Title 21. Insurance § 21.42.425. Coverage for prescription topical eye medication

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 21. Insurance § 21.42.425. Coverage for prescription topical eye medication - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-21-insurance/ak-st-sect-21-42-425/

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