# Alaska Stat. § 47.07.010: Purpose

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.07_S47.07.010

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 47.07.010
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 47 / Chapter 47.07 / Section 47.07.010

## Text

It is declared by the legislature as a matter of public concern that the needy persons of this state who are eligible for medical care at public expense under this chapter should seek only uniform and high quality care that is appropriate to their condition and cost-effective to the state and receive that care, regardless of race, age, national origin, or economic standing. It is equally a matter of public concern that providers of services under this chapter should operate honestly, responsibly, and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in order to maintain the integrity and fiscal viability of the state's medical assistance program, and that those who do not operate in this manner should be held accountable for their conduct. It is vital that the department administer this chapter in a manner that promotes effective, long-term cost containment of the state's medical assistance expenditures while providing medical care to recipients. Accordingly, this chapter authorizes the department to apply for participation in the national medical assistance program as provided for under 42 U.S.C. 1396 — 1396p (Title XIX, Social Security Act).

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 47.07.010 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.07_S47.07.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.07.020 Eligible persons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.07_S47.07.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.07.025 Assignment of medical support rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.07_S47.07.025.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.07.030 Medical services to be provided.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.07_S47.07.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.07.032 Inpatient psychiatric services for persons under 21 years of age.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.07_S47.07.032.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.07.036 Cost containment measures authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.07_S47.07.036.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.07.039 Coordinated care demonstration projects.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.07_S47.07.039.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.07.040 State plan for provision of medical assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.07_S47.07.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.07.042 Recipient cost-sharing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.07_S47.07.042.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.07.045 Home and community-based services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.07_S47.07.045.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.07.046 Traumatic or acquired brain injury services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.07_S47.07.046.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.07.050 Implementation of the medical assistance program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.07_S47.07.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.07.055 Recovery of medical assistance from estates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.07_S47.07.055.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.07.060 Receipt of federal money.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.07_S47.07.060.md)

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