Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateAlaskaIntroduced
HB 14: An Act relating to health care insurance; relating to insurance reimbursement for health care services provided through telehealth; relating to telehealth; relating to workers' compensation coverage for disability from diseases for certain firefighters; repealing programs for catastrophic illness assistance and medical assistance for chronic and acute medical conditions; relating to occupational disability benefits and medical benefits available under the public employees' retirement system; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of secs. 9 and 10, ch. 38, SLA 2022; and providing for an effective date.
Will Stapp
HB 14 status: Introduced — (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW SEE CHAPTER (updated Jul 16, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
40OUT OF 100
Score:40/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 75/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
An Act relating to health care insurance; relating to insurance reimbursement for health care services provided through telehealth; relating to telehealth; relating to workers' compensation coverage for disability from diseases for certain firefighters; repealing programs for catastrophic illness assistance and medical assistance for chronic and acute medical conditions; relating to occupational disability benefits and medical benefits available under the public employees' retirement system; providing for an effective date by amending the effective date of secs. 9 and 10, ch. 38, SLA 2022; and providing for an effective date.. Currently in House.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Codifies reimbursement standards for telehealth
- Streamlines insurance protocols for medical services
- Provides clearer occupational disability parameters for firefighters
Risks
- Repeal of catastrophic illness programs increases individual medical debt risk
- Potential reduction in total public benefits for PERS members
- Fiscal impact of new disability coverage requirements for local governments
Society
Mixed / Neutral
35%
Benefits
- Increases flexibility for patients using telehealth
- Improves support for firefighters facing occupational disease
- Modernizes healthcare delivery through digital access
Risks
- Repealing catastrophic illness assistance creates gaps in safety nets
- Removal of chronic medical assistance risks patient stability
- Reductions in public health program access for vulnerable groups
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
40%
Benefits
- Expands access to healthcare via mandatory telehealth coverage
- Addresses occupational health risks for firefighters
- Clarifies eligibility for medical benefits
Risks
- Repealing catastrophic illness assistance removes critical survival support
- Eliminates aid for acute/chronic medical conditions
- Potential service disruptions for current program beneficiaries
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
Analysis based on bill abstract; specific repeal criteria not provided.
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- GovernorUpcoming
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