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Introduction to Justice-Involved Youth Benefits
Alaska Medicaid·AK · Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Family Medicine +2 more·Program Update
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Alaska Medicaid has implemented new benefits for justice-involved youth under 21 (and former foster youth up to 26) that allows Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for screening, diagnostic, and targeted case management services starting 30 days before release from incarceration. This creates new billing opportunities for EPSDT services, physical/behavioral/dental/vision screenings, and specialized case management for this population.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should prepare to bill Alaska Medicaid for EPSDT screening and diagnostic services for justice-involved youth under 21, and physical/behavioral/dental/vision screening services for those ages 21-26, starting 30 days pre-release. Monitor for upcoming remittance advice with specific details on Justice Involved Youth Targeted Case Management (JIY-TCM) billing procedures and provider enrollment requirements.