2 AAC 39.900. Exemption from group health and life insurance coverage for state bargaining units

(a) A bargaining unit of the executive branch of the state may be exempted from the coverage of the group insurance policy or policies covering state employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents by entering into a collective bargaining agreement that meets the requirements of (b) and (c) of this section, and if the commissioner of administration approves the exemption.

(b) A collective bargaining agreement exempting a bargaining unit from the coverage of a group policy or policies as provided in (a) of this section must provide for the indemnification of the state for liability for any consequence, loss, injury, or claim arising from the exemption.

(c) An alternative insurance program implemented as a result of an exemption permitted under this section must comply with all applicable federal and state law and regulations, and, beginning July 1, 2004, meet the requirements of mandatory coverage set out in AS 39.30.090 (a)(2), and the requirements of 2 AAC 39.910 and 2 AAC 39.915.

History: Eff. 6/9/89, Register 110; am 7/1/2003, Register 166

Authority: AS 39.30.090

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