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July 2025 Town Hall FAQ

Alaska Medicaid·AK · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Program Update
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Alaska Medicaid released July 2025 Town Hall FAQ addressing multiple operational updates including SUD service authorization requirements, claims processing timelines, travel authorization rules, and administrative procedures. Key changes include mandatory use of ASAM Criteria Third Edition for SUD requests and updated processing timeframes for appeals.

Action Required

Action needed
For providers serving Alaska Medicaid patients: 1) Ensure all SUD residential service authorization requests include current treatment plans and ASAM assessments using Third Edition criteria (Fourth Edition will be rejected). 2) Update travel authorization workflows to verify both referring and receiving providers are enrolled in Alaska Medicaid. 3) Submit all DSM attachments as PDFs rather than JPEGs to prevent incomplete submissions. 4) Maintain Health Enterprise account activity by logging in at least once every 30 days to prevent deactivation.