Health Care Services
Our mission is to provide to all eligible Alaskans access and oversight to the full range of appropriate Medicaid services. We also protect Alaska’s most vulnerable populations through our certification and licensing sections.
News
- 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?
- 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.
- 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 and Filed Regulations
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