MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Balance Billing Reminder Flyer
Alaska Medicaid·AK·Billing & Coding
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Alaska Medicaid has issued a balance billing reminder clarifying when providers can and cannot bill patients beyond copayments. Providers can only bill patients for the full cost when patients fail to present Medicaid identification before receiving services, but cannot balance bill when Medicaid has already paid on a claim or when billing errors occur.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must review current balance billing practices to ensure compliance with Alaska Medicaid regulations. Train front desk staff to always request Medicaid identification before services. Update billing procedures to only balance bill when member lacks coverage or doesn't provide identification beforehand. Stop any balance billing for services already paid by Alaska Medicaid, billing errors, or bundled services. Contact Provider Inquiry at 800-770-5650 for questions.