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Alaska Medicaid Town Hall FAQs - 20230621
Act
immediately
Effective date
Jun 21, 2023
Identified
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Alaska Medicaid clarified travel authorization processes, including emergency dental travel procedures, fax submission requirements, and response timelines. Key updates include mandatory Travel Fax Cover Sheets, 5-day response times, and phone options for urgent travel within 3 business days.
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What to do
immediately · 4 steps
01Alaska providers must use the mandatory Travel Fax Cover Sheet for all travel requests or they will be returned.
02For urgent travel needed within 3 business days, call 907.644.6800 or 800.770.5650 (option 1, then 5).
03Stop using staples on paper claims as they damage scanners - use paper clips instead.
04Expect 5 business day response times for complete travel requests.
Codes mentioned
D0140
Original notice
Alaska Medicaid Town Hall FAQs - 20230621
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