Deb Etheridge
Director

Lobby hours:
M-F, 9am to 4pm
VCC/Phone hours:
M-F, 8am to 5pm
Contacts & Office Closures

Phone: 800-478-7778
Fax: 888-269-6520
hss.dpa.offices@alaska.gov

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For non-clinical questions related to the COVID-19 outbreak, please contact 2-1-1.

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Medicaid

 
 

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. The Division of Public Assistance determines eligibility for this program.

☎ Medicaid eligibility: 800-478-7778
☎ Medicaid coverage or billing: 800-780-9972

Save time, Update your contact information online!Medicaid Renewals

Alaska returned to the regular pre-pandemic process of Medicaid annual renewals beginning April 1, 2023.

Update your contact information online with our Medicaid Information Update Form or learn more on our Medicaid Renewals page.
 

Apply

  • www.healthcare.gov
    the fastest way to see if you’re covered
    (Older age or disability applicants are encouraged to use a paper application at this time)
  • Complete a paper Application for Services and send by mail, fax, email, in-person/lobby drop box, direct secure messaging (requires a DSM account), or through a fee agent.
  • Contact the Virtual Contact Center 800-478-7778 (TDD/Alaska Relay: 7-1-1) and apply for benefits over the phone
  • Visit My.Alaska.gov and Click on ARIES Self-Service Portal under Services for Individuals.

News

  • February 15, 2023 - Medicaid Renewals
    Alaska will return to the regular pre-pandemic process of Medicaid annual renewals beginning April 1, 2023. When it is your turn for renewal, we will recheck your eligibility to make sure you still qualify for coverage.

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