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Alaska Medicaid Town Hall Presentation January 2024
Alaska Medicaid·AK · Pulmonology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine +1 more·Program Update
Effective date
Feb 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Alaska Medicaid is implementing multiple changes including new Certificate of Medical Necessity forms for oxygen equipment (effective Feb 1 and Mar 1, 2024), service authorization requirements for 39 specific physician-administered drugs starting April 1, 2024, and increased provider enrollment fees to $709 for 2024.
Action Required
By February 1, 2024: DME suppliers must begin using the new CMN Form - Home Oxygen and Oxygen Equipment - Supplier Page for all oxygen equipment service authorization requests. By March 1, 2024: Prescribers must complete age-specific CMN forms (5+ years or under 5) and forward to DME suppliers. By April 1, 2024: Obtain service authorization through HMS (via fax or DSM) before administering any of the 39 specified physician-administered drugs listed. Download required forms from Alaska Medicaid provider portal and update billing workflows to prevent claim denials.