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• Medicaid Provider Town Hall: Friday, September 20, 2023
  The Alaska Department of Health, Division of Health Care Services and the Alaska Medicaid fiscal agent, HMS, a Gainwell Technologies company, will hold a town hall meeting for Alaska Medicaid providers on Friday September 20, 2023 at 3:00p AK Time. Registration is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
  
  
• Medicaid Travel Questions?
  
  • If you are a Medicaid recipient and you have questions about Medicaid travel, visit the Alaska Medicaid Recipient Handbook. For additional help, contact the Recipient Helpline at 800-780-9972 or memberhelp@gainwelltechnologies.com. 
  • If you are a Medicaid provider and you have questions about the Medicaid travel authorization process, visit Alaska Medicaid Arranging Patient Travel. For additional assistance, contact Provider Inquiry at 800-770-5650 or 907-644-6800 (option 1, 1)
• Medicaid Town Hall FAQS
  The Division of Health Care Services, in collaboration with HMS, held a town hall meeting, on May 17, 2023, to provide updates on the status of travel authorization request processing and answer questions about submission of travel authorization requests. Below are the responses to questions that were received.
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• Alaska Medicaid 04/26/23 Town Hall Meeting: Presentation
• Alaska Medicaid 04/19/23 Town Hall Meeting: Responses to Questions
• Alaska Medicaid 04/19/23 Town Hall Meeting: Presentation
  
  
• COVID-19 UPDATES
  The COVID-19 federal disaster declaration was terminated effective May 11, 2023. Visit the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Medicaid News Archive to view all notices issued during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
  
  
• Alaska Department of Health Introduces Fresh Start
  Ready to feel better? The Alaska Department of Health introduces Fresh Start to connects Alaskans to free programs for better health. Many programs are available online or by phone to lose weight; lower blood sugar; lower blood pressure; and stop smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco. Visit Fresh Start to find a free, flexible program that’s right for you.

• Proposed Regulations: Medicaid Payment Rates for Autism Services
  
• Proposed Regulations: Medicaid Inpatient DRG Reimbursement Methodology
  
• Filed Regulations: Medicaid Coverage and Payment for Services Provided Through Telehealth