Sec. 47.08.050. Services excluded from coverage.
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Sec. 47.08.050. Services excluded from coverage.
Annually, the committee shall determine in light of appropriated funds and expected need the medical expenses reimbursable under AS 47.08.010 — 47.08.140, except that the following are not reimbursable:
(1)dentistry and optometry unless prescribed by a licensed dentist or physician as medically necessary as the result of the injury or illness;
(2)elective medical or surgical procedures;
(3)drugs and medications not prescribed by a licensed physician;
(4)services received as a result of a pregnancy or birth without unusual complications;
(5)private psychological or psychiatric treatment or private alcoholism treatment, unless not available from public agencies or programs;
(6)chiropractic services and services provided by a person who practices naturopathy;
(7)services not of a medical nature;
(8)medical services currently provided to persons in the custody of the Department of Corrections;
(9)costs incurred before July 1976.