MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
August 2025 Town Hall Presentation
Alaska Medicaid·AK·Program Update
Effective date
Sep 15, 2025
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Alaska Medicaid has published FY 2026 fee schedules with updated reimbursement rates and billing requirements. Starting September 15, 2025, dental service authorization determination notices will be sent by mail instead of fax, and providers must ensure licenses and certifications are current to avoid claim denials.
Action Required
By September 15, 2025: Update billing systems with new FY 2026 Alaska Medicaid fee schedules available at medicaidalaska.com. Dental providers must check service authorization determinations through Health Enterprise portal or wait for mailed notifications instead of fax. All providers must update expired licenses, certifications, and permits with HMS provider enrollment department to prevent claim denials. Personal Care Assistant providers must ensure First Aid and CPR certifications are current as COVID extensions have expired.