34 chapters · 650 sections in this title.
AS 47.31.005 Applicability.
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This chapter applies only to those patients who have received evaluation or treatment at an evaluation facility or a designated treatment facility that is not a state-operated hospital.
AS 47.31.010 Eligibility for assistance.
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(a) The department shall provide financial assistance under this chapter to a patient who (1) does not have the available means to pay or substantially contribute to the payment of charges assessed by a facility; (2) has no other third party to pay for the evaluation or treatment…
AS 47.31.015 Application for assistance.
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(a) To receive assistance under this chapter, a patient or a patient's legal representative must apply in writing on a form provided by the department. A patient must apply for assistance within 180 days after the date of discharge from the facility. (b) A patient is considered t…
AS 47.31.020 Decision on eligibility.
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(a) Within 30 days after receiving a complete application, the department shall give notice in writing of an eligibility determination to the patient or the patient's legal representative. If the patient is found ineligible, the notice must contain the reason for the denial and a…