Prohibits “unfair discrimination” against a person who provides a service covered under a group health insurance policy or HMO if the service is within the scope of the provider’s occupational license. “Provider” is defined to include a state licensed physician, physician assistant, dentist, osteopath, optometrist, chiropractor, advanced practice registered nurse, naturopath, physical therapist, occupational therapist, marital and family therapist, psychologist, psychological associate, licensed clinical social worker, licensed professional counselor, or certified direct-entry midwife.

Link to Existing Law: Alaska Stat. §21.36.090(d)

This law is beneficial and provides ‘Any Willing Provider Law’ protection to pharmacies and physician dispensers alike.