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AlaskaSB 8334th Legislature - Second Session (2026)SenateWALLET

TELEHEALTH: COVERAGE, REIMBURSEMENT RATES

Sponsored By: Matt Claman (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Telehealth paid same as in-person care

Beginning January 1, 2027, health insurers must pay for telehealth the same way and at least the same rate as in-person care. This includes behavioral health visits. The rule ties payment to the comparable in-person service. The law also sets one statewide meaning for “health care provider,” so plans use the same definition.

Telehealth parity for public workers

Beginning January 1, 2027, public employee health plans must pay telehealth the same as in-person care. This covers municipal employee plans, group policies bought by the Department of Administration for participating government units, and the self‑insured plan for active state employees. Payment must match comparable in-person services.

Repeals parts of 2022 Alaska law

Beginning January 1, 2027, the law deletes sections 9, 10, 13, and 14 of chapter 38, Session Laws of Alaska 2022. The text here does not list direct money or service changes tied to these repeals.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Matt Claman

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. (H) -- Public Testimony <Time Limit May Be Set> --

    5/15/2026House

  2. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

    5/15/2026House

  3. (H) <Bill Hearing Canceled>

    4/15/2026House

  4. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

    4/15/2026House

  5. (H) Heard & Held -- Meeting Postponed from 3:15 pm 4/13/2026--

    4/15/2026House

  6. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 08:00 AM BARNES 124

    4/15/2026House

  7. Audio/Video

    4/15/2026House

  8. (H) -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- -- Meeting Postponed to 8:00 am 4/15/2026--

    4/13/2026House

  9. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

    4/13/2026House

  10. (H) -- Testimony <Invitation Only> -- -- MEETING CANCELED --

    4/8/2026House

  11. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124

    4/8/2026House

  12. (H) REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE

    3/23/2026House

  13. (H) FN4: ZERO(CED)

    3/23/2026House

  14. (H) FN3: ZERO(ADM)

    3/23/2026House

  15. (H) NR: GRAY, SCHWANKE

    3/23/2026House

  16. (H) DP: PRAX, FIELDS, MEARS, MINA

    3/23/2026House

  17. (H) HSS RPT HCS(HSS) 4DP 2NR

    3/23/2026House

  18. (H) Moved HCS CSSB 83(HSS) Out of Committee

    3/19/2026House

  19. (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:15 PM DAVIS 106

    3/19/2026House

  20. Audio/Video

    3/19/2026House

  21. (H) Heard & Held

    3/10/2026House

  22. (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:15 PM DAVIS 106

    3/10/2026House

  23. Audio/Video

    3/10/2026House

  24. (H) Heard & Held

    2/3/2026House

  25. (H) HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES at 03:15 PM DAVIS 106

    2/3/2026House

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