Deb Etheridge
Director
Medicaid
Medicaid provides medical coverage to low-income Alaskans. Eligible groups include low-income children, pregnant women, families, adults without dependent children between the ages of 19 and 64, the elderly, blind and the permanently disabled. There is no time limit and many working families may qualify. The Division of Public Assistance determines eligibility for this program.
☎ Medicaid eligibility: 800-478-7778
☎ Medicaid coverage or billing: 800-780-9972
Apply
- www.healthcare.gov
the fastest way to see if you’re covered
(Older age or disability applicants are encouraged to use a paper application at this time)
- Complete a paper
Application for Services and send by mail, fax, email, in-person/lobby drop box, direct secure messaging (requires a DSM account), or through a fee agent.
- Contact the Virtual Contact Center 800-478-7778 (TDD/Alaska Relay: 7-1-1) and apply for benefits over the phone
- Visit My.Alaska.gov and Click on ARIES Self-Service Portal under Services for Individuals.
News
February 15, 2023 - Medicaid Renewals
Alaska will return to the regular pre-pandemic process of Medicaid annual renewals beginning April 1, 2023. When it is your turn for renewal, we will recheck your eligibility to make sure you still qualify for coverage.
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