Health Care & Medication

The Healthy Alaska Plan (Expanded Medicaid)

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How can this program help me?

The Healthy Alaska Plan is a Medicaid expansion program. It provides low-cost health insurance for people who cannot get coverage through regular Medicaid or private insurance. This program can pay for prescription drugs and cover medical needs such as:

  • Visits to health care providers (physicians and nurse practitioners)
  • Inpatient and outpatient hospital services
  • Emergency room visits
  • Lab tests and x-ray services
  • Medical supplies, equipment, and prostheses
  • Physical, occupational, hearing, and speed therapy
  • Medical transportation
  • Nursing home care
  • Hospice care
  • Mental health services
  • Home health agency visits
  • Family planning services

To get benefits, you should go to a health care provider that is part of the program’s network.


How do I get help?

To apply for this program, fill out the online application. You may also print and fill out the application form and mail it to your local office. If you have questions, contact your local Medicaid office. 

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