AS 47.08.050: Services excluded from coverage.

Annually, the committee shall determine in light of appropriated funds and expected need the medical expenses reimbursable under AS 47.08.010 — 47.08.140, except that the following are not reimbursable:

(1) dentistry and optometry unless prescribed by a licensed dentist or physician as medically necessary as the result of the injury or illness;

(2) elective medical or surgical procedures;

(3) drugs and medications not prescribed by a licensed physician;

(4) services received as a result of a pregnancy or birth without unusual complications;

(5) private psychological or psychiatric treatment or private alcoholism treatment, unless not available from public agencies or programs;

(6) chiropractic services and services provided by a person who practices naturopathy;

(7) services not of a medical nature;

(8) medical services currently provided to persons in the custody of the Department of Corrections;

(9) costs incurred before July 1976.