House committee advances bill to require insurance coverage for prosthetics; sets 2027 effective date The House Health and Social Services Committee on April 7 advanced HB272 to require insurance coverage for prosthetics and orthotics, adopted a conceptual amendment setting section 1’s effective date to Jan. 1, 2027, and attached fiscal notes showing a 40¢ per member per month estimated premium impact for regulated insurers.

Alaska's House committee has taken a significant step forward by advancing a bill that mandates insurance coverage for prosthetics and orthotics, set to take effect in 2027!

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