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April 2025 Town Hall FAQ

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

Alaska Medicaid updated multiple policies including claims submission requirements for secondary claims with supporting EOBs, telehealth code changes effective end of April 2025, and new behavioral health service authorization requirements starting July 1, 2025.

Action Required

Action needed
By end of April 2025: Watch for RA messages regarding telehealth code guidance and new billing methods for sunsetted codes. By July 1, 2025: Prepare for new behavioral health service authorization requirements - attend upcoming training sessions once announced. For secondary claims denied as illegible: Contact sherri.larue@gainwelltechnologies.com with examples for review. For DME urgent/emergent requests: Use new coversheet for equipment needed within 5 days or imminent discharge situations.

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