How do I contact Alaska Medicaid?

What is Alaska Medicaid called?

Alaska Medicaid Coordinated Care Initiative (AMCCI)

What type of care is not covered by Medicaid?

Elective Procedures: Cosmetic surgeries and non-medically necessary procedures are typically not covered. Non-Emergency Transportation: Transportation to your doctors office for a regular (non-emergency) doctor's visit is typically not covered.

What does Medicaid cover for seniors?

Mandatory benefits include services including inpatient and outpatient hospital services, physician services, laboratory and x-ray services, and home health services, among others. Optional benefits include services including prescription drugs, case management, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.

How often does Medicaid check your bank account?

Medicaid agencies can check your account balances for bank accounts at any financial institution you've used in the past five years. They will check when you submit an application and on an annual basis, but checks can occur at any time.

What are the disadvantages of Medicaid?

How do I contact Medicaid in Alaska?

Questions? Please call Conduent at (907) 644-6800 or our in-state toll free number, (800) 770-5650, about your participation in Alaska Medical Assistance. The Conduent staff has been fully trained to answer most of your questions immediately.

How much income is too much for Medicaid?

The income limits for Medicaid applicants can change depending on the state where they live, their marital status and the Medicaid program. In general, however, the income limits are low. In most states in 2025, the income limit for receiving long-term care at home or in a nursing home through Medicaid is $2,901/month.

Did Alaska expand Medicaid?

With Walker's announcement, Alaska became the 30th state — 31st counting DC — to expand Medicaid (as of 2023, Medicaid has been expanded in 38 states and DC; this will grow to 40 states once South Dakota and North Carolina implement Medicaid expansion, expected in mid-2023 and early 2024, respectively).

How do I know if my Medicaid benefits are active?

Once you've applied for Medicaid, it can take up to 90 days for your state agency to determine your eligibility. In the meantime, you can check the status of your account online, over the phone, or in person at your local Medicaid office.

How long does it take to get approved for Medicaid in Alaska?

How long does it take to process an enrollment application? The enrollment process should be completed within four to six weeks after we receive your completed application. Be sure you complete the application correctly. Any omissions or missing forms will cause the application to be returned.

How do I protect my bank account from Medicaid?

One such option to protect assets is a Medicaid Trust. By placing some of your assets in an appropriate trust, you can protect them from Medicaid and have them not be counted when you are applying for benefits.

Does Medicaid track your income?

Some states use a computerized system to cross reference a Medicaid applicant's reported income. For instance, in California, an electronic database, the Income Eligibility Verification System (IEVS), is used to match the income information provided by the applicant to other databases to verify it is accurate.

What does Medicaid not cover?

Though Medicaid covers a wide range of services, there are limitations on certain types of care, such as infertility treatments, elective abortions, and some types of alternative medicine. For example, the federal government lists family planning as a mandatory service benefit, but states interpret this differently.

How can senior citizens get free money from the government?

What happens to my Medicaid when I turn 65?

While the ACA expanded Medicaid's income eligibility for non-elderly adults, the federal minimum standard for Medicaid eligibility for those 65 and older remained unchanged at approximately 75 % of the FPL.

Does Medicaid cover 100% of hospital bills?

What Medicaid Covers. Once an individual is deemed eligible for Medicaid coverage, generally there are no, or only very small, monthly payments, co-pays or deductibles. The program pays almost the full amount for health and long-term care, provided the medical service supplier is Medicaid-certified.

What are the 6 things Medicare doesn't cover?

What surgeries does Medicaid not cover?

Cosmetic surgery is not usually covered by Medicaid. Because nearly all cosmetic surgery is elective, taxpayer money can't be used to pay for it. In a few very rare cases, where it is medically necessary, the procedure may be covered. In these rare cases, pre-authorization would be required.