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.