Alaska Medicaid waivers
Alaska runs 6 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 2 have a state-published waiting list.
- Waiver programs
- 6
- With a waiting list
- 2
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Alaska waiver programs
Alaska runs 6 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 2 have a state-published waiting list.
| Waiver | Authority | Who it serves | Waiting list | Approved through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaskans Living IndependentlyAK.0261Services: adult day, care coordination, respite, host home care, environmental modification, meals, nursing oversight and care management, residential supported living services… | 1915(c) | Individuals ages 65 or older and individuals with physical disabilities ages 21-64 years who meet a nursing facility level of care | — | Jun 30, 2031 |
| Adults with Physical and Developmental Disabilities WaiverAK.0262Services: adult day services, care coordination, day habilitation, employment services, residential habilitation, respite, host home care, environmental modifications… | 1915(c) | Individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, or intellectual disabilities ages 21 or older who meet a nursing facility level of care | — | Jun 30, 2031 |
| Children with Complex Medical Conditions WaiverAK.0263Services: care coordination, day habilitation, employment services, residential habilitation, respite, environmental modifications, host home care, meals… | 1915(c) | Individuals who are medically fragile ages 0-21 years who meet a nursing facility level of care | — | Jun 30, 2031 |
| Community First Choice (CFC)Services: Personal care services, Personal emergency response systems, Case management, Chore services | 1915(k) | Medicaid-eligible Alaskans who need long-term services and supports | — | — |
| Individualized Supports WaiverAK.1566Services: care coordination, day habilitation, employment services, residential habilitation, respite, adult host home care, intensive active treatment, transportation | 1915(c) | Individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, or intellectual disabilities ages 0 or older who meet an ICF/IID level of care | — | Jun 30, 2028 |
| People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities WaiverAK.0260Services: care coordination, day habilitation, employment services, residential habilitation, respite, environmental modifications, host home care, intensive active treatment… | 1915(c) | Individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, or intellectual disabilities ages 0 or older who meet an ICF/IID level of care | — | Jun 30, 2031 |
Waiting-list counts are the state's own published figures, as of the date shown; states count differently, so compare with care.
Frequently asked questions
What Medicaid waivers does Alaska have?
Alaska runs 6 Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs in our records; 2 have a state-published waiting list. They are: Alaskans Living Independently; Adults with Physical and Developmental Disabilities Waiver; Children with Complex Medical Conditions Waiver; Community First Choice (CFC); Individualized Supports Waiver; People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Waiver.