Sec. 21.55.300. Eligibility for state health insurance.
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Sec. 21.55.300. Eligibility for state health insurance.
(a)Except as provided in this section, a state resident who is a high risk, a TAA eligible individual, or a federally defined eligible individual is eligible to enroll in a state plan described in AS 21.55.100 .
(b)Except for a federally defined eligible individual or TAA eligible individual, a person may not be covered by the state plan
(1)while covered by another health insurance policy or subscriber contract; or
(2)if the person is eligible to be covered
(A)by a plan subject to the requirements of AS 21.56.110 — 21.56.250;
(B)under another state or federal law, including veterans' benefits, Native health care, or Medicaid, but not including Medicare; or
(C)under another health benefit program, including self-insurance plan, health care trust, or welfare trust.
(c)Upon ceasing to be a resident, a person is not eligible to purchase or renew coverage under a state plan, but previously purchased coverage remains in effect for the period covered by payments made while a resident.
(d)Additional eligibility requirements for enrollment in a state plan may be imposed if approved by the director.