The Dunleavy administration repealed the rule in 2024, saying it was counterproductive and argued it contributed to higher health care costs. Medical providers say that isn’t true.
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Alaskans insured through certain providers may soon be unable to send their prescriptions to Fred Meyer
Those affected include most Alaskans who signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, all military members and their families, employees with federal contracts and many more.
Premera pays state $25M to offset high health insurance rates
The payment will offset nearly half the $55 million cost of the Alaska Reinsurance Program.
For some Alaskans, individual health insurance costs more each month than a mortgage
Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is increasing premiums an average of 7.3 percent.
Premera cyberattack exposes thousands of Alaskans’ data
About 650,000 current and former Alaskans are among the 11 million people potentially affected by a cyberattack of Premera.
Groups work to educate Alaskans on Health Insurance Marketplace
Several groups in the state are starting to get the word out about how residents can sign up for health plans under the law.