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Alaska MedicaidMedicaid · Administrative · Transportation · AKMedium impact

Simplified Travel Request Process

Act
by Sep 1, 2024
Effective date
Sep 1, 2024
Identified
Jun 21, 2026

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.

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What to do

by Sep 1, 2024 · 5 steps
01Healthcare providers must transition to new consolidated travel request packets for Alaska Medicaid members.
02Update workflow to use appropriate packet based on travel type (Out of Area, Local, SUD, etc.).
03Remove Travel COMN requirement for adults ≥18 years old requesting local ground transportation.
04Schedule mandatory training by August 29, 2024.
05Monitor remittance advice notifications at Medicaidalaska.com for additional guidance materials.

Codes mentioned

A0100A0100TK

Original notice

Simplified Travel Request Process
extranet-sp.dhss.alaska.gov · Always check the source before changing claims.
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Related changes

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Alaska Medicaid Town Hall Presentation - 20230517MediumEffective May 17, 2023 · Program UpdateMedicaid Travel Request: Overview of ChangesMediumEffective May 17, 2023 · TransportationFebruary 2026 Town Hall PresentationMediumEffective Nov 14, 2025 · Program UpdateBrowse every Alaska Medicaid change in the policy list

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