Apply for Medicaid

Overview

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. 

Who qualifies?

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.

• Medicaid Eligibility Pre-Screening Tool
• Medicaid Income and Eligibility Standards

How to sign up

The easiest way to apply is at healthcare.gov.

Need help with your electronic Medicaid application? Watch our step-by-step Medicaid Electronic Application Walkthrough video.

If you don't have access to an email you can do a manual application.

How to use

Using your Medicaid benefits correctly can help you get the care you need.

Here are a few key steps to follow:

• Confirm provider participation – Before your appointment, check that your doctor or health care provider accepts Alaska Medicaid
• Bring your Medicaid card – Show your Medicaid card each time you visit a doctor, pharmacy, or other provider. Without it, you may have to pay for services
• Keep appointments – Arrive on time and call at least 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel. Missed appointments may result in charges
• Understand coverage – Some services may require approval before Medicaid will pay for them. Ask your provider if a service is covered before receiving care
• Use other insurance first – If you have other health coverage, Medicaid will only pay for costs that your primary insurance does not cover

For more details on how to use your Medicaid benefits, refer to the Medicaid Recipient Handbook

Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) Medicaid

MAGI Medicaid covers certain groups, including parents and caregivers, pregnant individuals, children under 19, young adults under 21, former foster care children, and the expanded Medicaid group.

It does not cover people who qualify for Medicaid due to a disability or being 65 years or older.

• Frequently asked questions about MAGI Medicaid

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