Division of Health Care Services

What we do

The Division of Health Care Services provides a range of programs and access to services including:

• Alaska Medicaid Coordinated Care Initiative (AMCCI)
• Case Management Services
• Early Periodic Screening, Diagnostic Treatment (EPSDT)
• Health Care Facilities Licensing and Certification
• Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• Preferred Drug List
• Drug Utilization Review Program
• Medication Prior Authorization
• Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Proposed Drug Class Review 
• Residential Licensing
• Transportation
• Tribal Health

Information

SMART Psychiatric Medical Clearance form

The Alaska SMART Medical Clearance form is an effective, standardized tool for determining medical stability for patients with a psychiatric crisis in emergency contexts. Benefits can include improved patient care and more efficient care coordination.

Medicaid travel questions?

• If you are a Medicaid recipient and you have questions about Medicaid travel, visit the Alaska Medicaid Recipient Handbook (updated version coming soon). 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)