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Revised Travel Guidance:Member Passes During Travel Event
Alaska Medicaid·AK·Transportation
Effective date
Jun 7, 2024
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Alaska Medicaid will now cover escort transportation costs (flights, ground transport, meals, lodging) when returning home after a member passes away during approved out-of-area travel. Coverage extends up to 1 day for ground expenses and up to 10 days for airfare if no-show policies are followed.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing teams serving Alaska Medicaid patients should note that escort return transportation costs may be billable to Alaska Medicaid when a member passes away during approved travel. Contact Alaska Medicaid Travel Inquiry at 907.644.6800 or 800.770.5650 for specific billing procedures and authorization requirements for these scenarios.