Alaska Medicaid
Alaska
What is Alaska Medicaid?
Medicaid is a health insurance program for specified low-income target groups in Alaska. Potential recipients include children, pregnant women, the aged, blind, and/or disabled, and people who are eligible to receive Federally assisted income maintenance payments. Medicaid does not pay money to you, instead, it sends payments directly to your health care providers.
Administration
Alaska Medicaid is administered by Alaska.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for AlaskaMedicaid, you must be a resident of the state of Alaska, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be one of the following:
- Pregnant, or
- Be responsible for a child 18 years of age or younger, or
- Blind, or
- Have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability.
- Be 65years of age or older.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $25,018 |
| 2 | $33,969 |
| 3 | $42,920 |
| 4 | $51,870 |
| 5 | $60,821 |
| 6 | $69,772 |
| 7 | $78,723 |
| 8 | $87,674 |
Application Details
What is the application process for Alaska Medicaid?
To apply for this program, download a copy of the application and mail it to your closest Public Assistance office.