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(B) an advanced practice registered nurse, at the rate established in 7 AAC 145.100(a) or (b);

(C) a physician assistant, at the rate established in 7 AAC 145.200(f) or (g); or

(D) a pharmacist, at 85 percent of the rate established in 7 AAC 145.050. (Eff. 1/10/2021, Register 237) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.07.030 AS 47.07.040 7 AAC 145.280. Vision examinations and services payment rates. (a) The department will pay an in-state ophthalmologist, optometrist, or optician in accordance with 7 AAC 145.020, not to exceed 100 percent of the amount determined under 7 AAC 145.050. (b) The department will pay for postoperative management services provided by an optometrist at 10 percent of the rate determined under (a) of this section. (c) The department will pay an out-of-state ophthalmologist, optometrist, or optician in accordance with 7 AAC 145.025. (d) In addition to the rate paid under (a) — (c) of this section, the department will pay a provider for shipping eyeglasses and contact lenses that are dispensed by mail. Effective July 1 of each year, the department will establish the reimbursement rate for shipping at a rate equal to the United States Postal Service Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box rate effective on July 1 of that year. (Eff. 2/1/2010, Register 193; am 3/1/2013, Register 205; am 3/3/2023, Register 245) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.07.030 AS 47.07.040