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Implementation of Adult Preventive Services
Alaska Medicaid·AK·Program Update
Effective date
Mar 3, 2023
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Alaska Medicaid is expanding coverage for adult preventive services starting March 3, 2023, including wellness exams, cancer screenings, lab tests, and behavioral counseling for members 21 and older. These services will be covered with no member copays when they follow USPSTF A/B recommendations, HRSA Women's Guidelines, or CDC Immunization Schedules.
Action Required
By March 3, 2023: Billing team must stop collecting copays from Alaska Medicaid members for covered adult preventive services including wellness exams, cancer screenings, lab tests, and behavioral counseling. Update billing system to flag these services as copay-exempt for members 21 and older. Monitor Medicaidalaska.com for the new billing manual and updated fee schedules. Attend upcoming provider training sessions on adult preventive services billing.