Legislature(1997 - 1998)
04/27/1998 03:28 PM House L&C
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HB 350 - INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONTRACEPTIVES Number 1842 CHAIRMAN ROKEBERG announced the last order of business would be HB 350, "An Act requiring that the cost of contraceptives and related health care services be included in health insurance coverage," sponsored by Representative Croft. TOM ATKINSON, Researcher to Representative Eric Croft, Alaska State Legislature, came before the committee to explain the bill on behalf of Representative Croft. He said the bill is a mandate that would require insurance to cover contraceptives for employees. CHAIRMAN ROKEBERG questioned wether it includes all contraceptives. MR. ATKINSON indicated it covers all types of contraceptives. Number 1958 CHAIRMAN ROKEBERG said when the bill was before the committee previously he had asked the sponsor to obtain evidence that would show that insurance companies would actually save money. He asked Mr. Atkinson whether he was successful in acquiring evidence. MR. ATKINSON responded, "I believe we have." CHAIRMAN ROKEBERG said he looks forward in hearing the bill the following Wednesday. House Bill 350 was held over until the following Wednesday.
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