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Simplified Travel Request Process

Alaska Medicaid·AK·Transportation
Effective date
Sep 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Alaska Medicaid is implementing a simplified travel request process starting September 1, 2024, with new consolidated forms for different types of medical transportation requests and reduced documentation requirements for local travel escorts.

Action Required

Action needed
By September 1, 2024: Healthcare providers must transition to new consolidated travel request packets for Alaska Medicaid members. Update workflow to use appropriate packet based on travel type (Out of Area, Local, SUD, etc.). Remove Travel COMN requirement for adults ≥18 years old requesting local ground transportation. Schedule mandatory training by August 29, 2024. Monitor remittance advice notifications at Medicaidalaska.com for additional guidance materials.

Affected Billing Codes

A0100
A0100TK