Division of Health Care Services
Providing a full range of appropriate Medicaid services
Who we are
We provide access and oversight to the full range of appropriate Medicaid services to all eligible Alaskans. We also protect Alaska’s most vulnerable populations through our certification and licensing sections.
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
News
We are pleased to confirm that Change Healthcare systems and service functionality has now been restored. Providers may resume using the Change Healthcare claims clearinghouse process.
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)
Proposed and filed regulations
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