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Alaska Medicaid Town Hall Presentation - 20230719
Alaska Medicaid·AK · Dentistry, General Practice·Program Update
Effective date
Aug 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Alaska Medicaid announced multiple billing process changes including a new 2019 ADA dental claim form requirement effective August 1st, updated home health billing guidance requiring separate claim lines for same-day visits by different staff, and new telehealth regulations effective September 1st. The policy also clarifies adjustment/void procedures and introduces new travel authorization forms.
Action Required
By August 1, 2023: Dental providers must switch to the new 2019 ADA Dental Claim Form for all paper claims - download from ADA website and update billing procedures. Immediately: Home health providers must bill same-day visits by different staff on separate claim lines (one visit/one unit per line). Before September 1, 2023: Review upcoming telehealth regulation changes and attend training sessions. Update void/adjustment procedures - void requests do NOT need red claim forms, adjustment requests DO need red claim forms, and all paper submissions must be mailed (no fax).