Denali KidCare
Medicaid coverage for children and pregnant women with low income
Overview
Denali KidCare is Alaska’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and covers children from birth through age 18 and pregnant women who meet income limits.

Who qualifies?
Denali KidCare is based on household income. Find out if you are eligible for Denali KidCare
Income Eligibility
How to sign up
You can apply through the federal health care marketplace or via the Alaska Connect Portal.
Healthcare.gov Alaska Connect Portal
How to use
Find a Medicaid providerRenewing Denali KidCare
For children, Denali KidCare is typically issued for 12 months at a time.
You will need to renew your case every 12 months to ensure there is not a break in coverage. Approximately 45 days before coverage ends, the division will send a renewal form to your household if needed.
Medicaid covered services
For questions about covered services, recipients can refer to the Medicaid Recipient Handbook (updated version coming soon).
Medicaid Recipient Handbook
Resources
Forms
Related Services
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