Alaska Medicaid

Alaska Medicaid, often called DenaliCare, is the state’s primary medical assistance program for low-income residents. It covers essential health services, including prescription drugs, mental health care, and, for seniors, long-term care in nursing homes or via home-care waivers.

DenaliCare is comprised of several distinct programs tailored to specific target groups:

Medicaid

The broad medical assistance program for low-income adults ages 19–64, families, seniors (65+), and people with disabilities.

Denali KidCare

An extension of Medicaid that covers children under 19 and pregnant women. It features higher income limits than standard adult Medicaid.

Chronic and Acute Medical Assistance

A state-funded program for Alaskans aged 21–64 with specific, often serious, chronic or acute conditions who don’t qualify for regular Medicaid.

FAQ

Who is eligible for Alaska Medicaid?

Alaska Medicaid is available to eligible children, pregnant women, families, and adults who are elderly, blind, or disabled, including those who qualify for the Adult Public Assistance (APA).

Medicaid expansion covers most adults ages 19–64 with incomes below 138% of Alaska’s poverty level or about $3,927 per month for a family of three.¹

What is the monthly income limit for Medicaid in Alaska?

alaska Medicaid income limits by household size
alaska MedicaidHousehold Size	208% Child 0—18	230% Pregnant Women	138% Adults 19—64
1	$3,458	$3,824	$2,294
2	$4,689	$5,185	$3,111
3	$5,919	$6,545	$3,927
4	$7,150	$7,906	$4,744
5	$8,381	$9,267	$5,560
6	$9,611	$10,628	$6,377
7	$10,842	$11,989	$7,193
8	$12,073	$13,350	$8,010

A 5% disregard based on the federal poverty level (FPL) for the household size may be applied and is reflected in the amounts shown above. Source: Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF).

Unlike children and expansion adults, those qualifying through APA or Aged/Blind/Disabled criteria must also meet an asset test of $2,000 for an individual or $3,000 for a couple.

How do I apply for Alaska Medicaid?

You can apply for Medicaid online through Alaska Connect Portal or in person at any Division of Public Assistance (DPA) office throughout Alaska.

Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
Division of Public Assistance
(800) 478-7778

Sources & notes

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Starting February 1, 2024 , the income limit for pregnant women increases, from 205% to 230% of the poverty level. And eligible mothers will now be covered for a full year after giving birth, instead of just two months. ↩