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Alaska Medicaid Town Hall FAQs - 20230719
Alaska Medicaid·AK · Dentistry·Program Update
Effective date
Jul 19, 2023
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Alaska Medicaid updated travel authorization requirements, claims submission rules, and dental service authorization processes. Key changes include accepting electronic signatures on travel forms, requiring typed/electronic claim submission only (no handwritten), and clarifying medical justification requirements for dental crowns.
Action Required
Immediately: Stop accepting handwritten claims - all claims must be submitted electronically or typed on paper forms. Update travel form processes to accept electronic signatures. For dental practices: Submit medical justification with claims for up to 2 crowns per day, but not required when service authorization is needed (3+ crowns per day or 4+ crowns in 12 months). Contact AKSAEscalations@gainwelltechnologies.com for status requests if travel authorization needed within 10 days or dental SAs not received timely.