An Act establishing a community health worker certification; relating to medical assistance coverage for certified community health worker services; and providing for an effective date.

HB 287 establishes a certification system for community health workers in Alaska, requiring the Department of Health to set standards for qualifications, training, scope of practice, and renewal. It adds certified community health worker services to optional state medical assistance coverage, making nonmedical health support services (like care coordination and patient advocacy) eligible for reimbursement under state health programs. The bill directly affects community health workers seeking certification, health care facilities (for experience verification), and medical assistance programs. Key provisions include experience-based certification waivers (960+ hours of service) and requirements for continuing education, with no medical care provided by certified workers.