Disability Care

Programs to help those with disabilities and caretakers who support them

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    Overview

    The Department of Health has many programs that can help people with disabilities live more independent lives. We also have programs that help caregivers get the support they need to continue caring at a high level.

    Resources

    Services

    Adult Protective Services (APS) Report of Harm

    Report when a vulnerable adult suffers from abuse or neglect

    Public

    Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC)

    Free personal guidance on services for people with disabilities and for seniors

    Providers Public

    Alaska 211

    Call center connecting people to community, health, and social services

    Public

    Apply for Developmental Disability Determination

    To get state assistance, you must be identified as developmentally disabled first

    Public

    Centralized Reporting

    Report abuse or neglect in assisted living homes or by care providers

    Public

    Community First Choice CFC

    CFC offers long-term care at home for those who need it

    Public

    Complex Behavior Collaborative

    Consultation to help providers better serve aggressive, assaultive patients

    Providers Public

    Developmental Disabilities Resource Connection (DDRC)

    Helps those with developmental disabilities access supports and services

    Public

    Find a behavioral health provider

    Resource for people seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders

    Public

    Home Health Agencies (HHAs)

    Providers

    Education

    Senior & Disabilities Provider Training

    Training videos helpful for providers of Medicaid Home and Community Based and State Plan services in Alaska.

    Related Organizations

    ​​Adult Protective Services (APS)

    Medicare Information Office

    Assisted Living/Nursing Facilities

    Services

    Adult Day Services (ADS)

    Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)

    Assisted Living Licensing and Renewals

    End-Stage Renal Dialysis (ESRD) Facilities

    Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)

    Freestanding Birth Centers (FBCs)

    ​​General Relief Assisted Living Home Program

    Home Health Agencies (HHAs)

    Hospice Agencies

    Hospitals & Specialized Hospitals

    Long Term Care (LTC) Facilities

    Long-Term Care Authorization

    Outpatient Physical Therapy (OPT) & Outpatient Speech Pathology (OSP) Facilities

    Residential Psychiatric Treatment Centers (RPTCs)

    Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) & Frontier Extended Stay Clinics (FESCs)

    Senior Residential Services (SRS) Grants

    Subacute Mental Health Facilities

    Education

    Cash & Housing

    Services

    Adult Public Assistance (APA)

    Alaska Community Living (ACL) Program

    Moving Home Voucher Program

    Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)

    Section 811 Project-Based Rental Assistance Program (PRA)

    Senior Benefits Program

    Education

    Employment

    Services

    Individual Placement and Support (IPS)

    ​Microenterprise Grants

    Project SEARCH

    Education

    Free Counseling & Support 

    Services

    Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC)

    Brain Injury Council of Alaska (BICA)

    Developmental Disabilities Resource Connection (DDRC)

    Family Caregiver Support Program

    Medicare Counseling

    Education

    Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities

    Home-based Care

    Services

    Community First Choice CFC

    Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waivers

    Personal Care Services (PCS) Program

    Senior In-Home Services Grants

    Education

    Medicaid

    Services

    1115 Behavioral Health Medicaid Services

    Alaska Medicaid Coordinated Care Initiative (AMCCI)

    Apply for Medicaid

    Behavioral Health Medicaid Provider Assistance

    Case Management Services

    Denali KidCare

    Health Insurance Premium Payment Program

    Medicaid Provider Assistance

    Medicaid Provider Enrollment

    Medicaid Transportation

    Education

    Alaska Medicaid Provider Portal

    Alaska Preferred Drug List (PDL)

    Drug Lookup Tool

    Medicaid State Plan

    Prior Authorization Medication List

    Service Authorizations

    Medicare

    Services

    Help with Medicare Costs

    Medicare Counseling

    Education

    Medicare

    Medicare Drug Plans

    Medicare Fraud and Abuse

    Medicare Publications and Education

    Medicare Website