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Senate Panel to Discuss Bill on Credit Score Use
Channel 2 NewsA bill that would allow insurance companies to consider someone's credit rating without consent when renewing policies will get a public hearing later Tuesday. Currently, insurance companies can only use credit scores when issuing news policies. They...Tags: Credit Ratings, Credit and Debt, Ratings
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Governor Parnell's State of the State Address Transcript
The prepared text of Alaska Governor Sean Parnell's State of the State address, presented to the Alaska Legislature Wednesday evening in Juneau: "Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Lieutenant Governor, former Governor Sheffield, distinguished guests, and...Tags: Justice System, Tax Credits, Alternative Energy, Sean Parnell, Conservation
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Autism Bill to Take Effect Jan. 1
The Associated PressStarting Tuesday (January 1, 2013), health insurance policies in Alaska will be required to cover treatment of autism spectrum disorders. A portion of that bill, setting up a task force to study such things as the state providing insurance coverage...Tags: Sean Parnell, Behavioral Conditions, Health Insurance, Contracts, Autism
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New Law Helping Local Families with Autistic Children
Channel 2 NewsStarting January 1, 2013 Alaska becomes the 31st state to have a law requiring most private insurance companies to cover the diagnosis, testing and treatment of autism spectrum disorders for children and young adults up to the age of 21. Channel 2 spoke...Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Autism
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Matanuska River Erosion Threatens Butte Home
Channel 2 NewsHigh temperatures in the Mat-Su have prompted more glacial melt filling the Matanuska River, further eroding the banks along the town of Butte. Wednesday night, one home teetered over the riverbank, half submerged in the Matanuska. The home belongs to...Tags: FEMA, Rentals
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Dying To Live: A Behind The Scenes Look At Cancer's Financial Impact
Channel 2 NewsIt's a growing debate, as national attention has been intently focused on health care: the denial of medical coverage based on pre-existing conditions. The state's largest health insurer, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, confirms to Channel 2...Tags: Leukemia, Cancer, Genes and Chromosomes, Chemotherapy, Blood
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Proposed Bill Would Require More Notification For Prescription Drug Cost Changes
Channel 2 NewsA proposed bill in the state Legislature would give people who take prescription drugs for chronic illnesses more notice when their out-of-pocket costs increase. House Bill 218 would require insurance companies to give patients a 90-day notification,...Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Drugs and Medicines, Health, Prescription Drugs, Chemical Industry
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As Session Wanes, Parents Urge Passage of Autism Bill
Channel 2 NewsWith just 15 days now officially left in the state legislative session, parents of autistic children are worried that lawmakers will fail to act on Senate Bill 74. The measure would make Alaska the 30th state in the country to mandate that health insurers...Tags: Justice System, Behavioral Conditions, Health Insurance, Crime, Law and Justice, Autism
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State Rep. Wes Keller Will Let Autism Insurance Bill Pass
The Associated PressState Rep. Wes Keller still sees flaws in a bill that guarantees insurance coverage for treatment of autism, but the Wasilla Republican says he plans to let the proposal through his committee. Keller, chairman of the House Health and Social...Tags: Health Insurance, Behavioral Conditions, Autism, Health, Private Health Care
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As Clock Ticks, Pipeline, Education, Retirement & Autism Bills Linger
The Associated PressAn in-depth look at some of the key bills remaining as the legislative session ends Sunday. ALASKA PIPELINE House Speaker Mike Chenault opposes a rewritten version of his bill to advance an in-state natural gas pipeline project. Chenault told...Tags: Pension and Welfare, Retirement, Bill Thomas, Sean Parnell, Health Insurance
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House Passes Autism Insurance Bill
Becky BohrerThe Alaska House has passed a bill that would extend insurance coverage to some children for treatment of autism spectrum disorders. SB74 passed 36-3. It needs to return to the Senate for concurrence. The measure would require insurance coverage...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Behavioral Conditions, Physical Therapy, Physical Therapists, Autism
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Parnell Wants Payroll Tax Relief
Channel 2 NewsGov. Sean Parnell says he wants to provide payroll tax relief to Alaskans when the state's unemployment insurance trust fund is solvent. Parnell asked his attorney general and labor commissioner for recommendations after his office says he learned there...Tags: Unemployment Benefits, Sean Parnell, Labor Legislation, Career and Workplace, Unemployment
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