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(a) A health care provider or health care facility that receives a request under (b) or (c) of this section must provide a good faith estimate under AS 18.23.400(g) and (h), regardless of whether the health care provider or health care facility uses CPT codes. (b) To get a good faith estimate, a patient must provide the following information in writing to the health care provider or health care facility:

(1) the patient’s full name;

(2) the medical condition or service for which the patient is seeking medical treatment;

(3) the method by which the patient prefers to receive the estimate, including in a written letter mailed to the patient, by electronic means, or orally; and

(4) the patient’s contact information, including the patient’s mailing address, electronic mail address, or telephone number. (c) To get a good faith estimate, a parent or guardian of a minor patient must provide the following information in writing to the health care provider or health care facility:

(1) the patient’s full name;

(2) the medical condition or service for which the patient is seeking medical treatment;

(3) the method by which the parent or guardian prefers to receive the estimate, including in a written letter mailed to the parent or guardian, by electronic means, or orally; and

(4) the parent or guardian’s contact information, including the parent or guardian’s mailing address, electronic mail address, or telephone number. (Eff. 12/20/2020, Register 236) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 18.05.040 AS 18.23.400 7 AAC 86.040. Enforcement. (a) If the department receives a report that a health care provider or health care facility has failed to comply with AS 18.23.400 or this chapter, the department may investigate the matter. If the department determines that a health care provider or health care facility failed to comply, the department may contact the health care provider or health care facility by telephone to inform the provider or facility of the requirements of AS 18.23.400 and this chapter.