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Frequently Asked Questions

Following is a list of commonly asked questions regarding Alaska's Medicaid Program. For additional information, please contact Sally Bowers. We cannot answer every question personally but we may post it here, dependent on if it will be beneficial to a majority of Medicaid recipients. Thank you for your interest in Medicaid.

1) How do I know if I am eligible for Medicaid?

Alaska's Medicaid Program is complex and eligibility depends on a number of factors affecting your life. People qualify for Medicaid by meeting federal income and asset standards and by fitting into a specified eligibility category. You must contact your local Division of Public Assistance office or your community's village fee agent for more information.

2) Where do I apply for Medicaid?

You may apply for Medicaid at your local Division of Public Assistance office or with the village fee agent in your community.

3) Does Medicaid cover dental care?

Coverage for Medicaid eligible adults who are 21 years and older is limited to services for the immediate relief of pain and acute infections. This means that if you are having problems with a tooth and the tooth needs to be pulled or filled Medicaid would cover that treatment. If you have an infection Medicaid would cover the treatment to relieve the infection. However, if your dental provider states that you would need a root canal or crown as a result of the treatment, this service would not be covered by Medicaid.

4) What if my doctor says I have to go south for treatment?

How does that work? All out of state travel must be requested by an Alaskan medical provider who is enrolled in the Alaska Medicaid Program. All requests must demonstrate medical necessity in order to be authorized. If the request for travel is approved, Medicaid recipients are authorized travel to the nearest available medical facility where they can receive the appropriate medical care. Escorts are for children under the age of 18; the escort must be at least 21. Escorts may be approved for an adult if this is determined necessary because of the patient's health and/or other factors. Weekend stays will not be authorized unless medical necessity can be documented; every means possible should be explored to avoid a weekend stay. We encourage you to group appointments within the family so that travel costs can be minimized. Meals are included with the hotel authorization for $36.00 per day and must be available from the hotel. Room service, gratuities, alcohol and phone calls are not covered by Medicaid.