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Moving to or from Alaska with Medicaid

Moving TO Alaska

Alaska Medicaid does not accept transferred cases from other states: every new Alaska resident applies fresh through Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance. There is no waiting period tied to how recently you arrived — eligibility is decided on Alaska's own income and household rules from the day you become a resident.

Leaving Alaska

Leaving Alaska ends your Alaska Medicaid case — no state will take it over. Close the case with Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance effective your move month, then apply in your destination state immediately after arriving.

Official agency: Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance ↗ (application page)

Alaska Medicaid at a glance

Program nameAlaska Medicaid
ACA Medicaid expansionYes — adults covered on income
Adult income limit138% of the federal poverty level
Processingup to 45 days

Common questions

Who runs Medicaid in Alaska?

Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance. The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.

Does Alaska make new residents wait for Medicaid?

No state may impose a residency waiting period for Medicaid. You apply as soon as you live in Alaska; eligibility is decided on Alaska's own rules.

Where do I report that I'm leaving Alaska?

Contact Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance (official link below) to report the move and close your case effective your move month.

Every move involving Alaska

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Official sources

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Written by Benefits Transfer Editorial Team

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor

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