Alaska prior authorization laws (2026)
General reference compiled from public statutes and the AMA state-law chart. This is not legal advice. Statutes change; confirm the current law before relying on it.
Decision deadlines
Prior authorization (State-regulated health plans)
Standard decision: 72 hours. Expedited: 72 hours.
7 AAC 120.410; Alaska Stat. § 21.07.020 · sourcePatient-protection mandates
Retrospective Denial Prohibition
A PA granted on medical-necessity grounds may not be retroactively denied unless it was based on materially incomplete or inaccurate information.
7 AAC 120.410; Alaska Stat. § 21.07.020 · sourceFrequently asked questions
How long does an insurer have to decide a prior authorization in Alaska?
Under 7 AAC 120.410; Alaska Stat. § 21.07.020, a standard prior authorization decision is generally due within 72 hours, and an expedited decision within 72 hours. Confirm the current statute, as timeframes vary by plan type.
What prior authorization patient protections does Alaska have?
Alaska law includes retrospective denial prohibition. Each is grounded in a specific statute (see above).
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