STATE OF ALASKA
Department of Health
Division of Public Assistance
TRANSMITTAL NUMBER: 2023-01
MANUAL: Chronic and Acute Medical Assistance
DATE: April 3, 2023
This update has expanded and clarified information regarding CAMA policy.
If you have any questions please contact the Policy & Program Development Team at hss.dpa.policy@alaska.gov.
OVERVIEW OF CHANGE
910-1 APPLICATION
- Clarified that a separate application is not needed to make a Medicaid eligibility determination.
920 ELIGIBILITY FACTORS
- Clarified that CAMAChronic and Acute Medical Assistance applicants who meet the financial eligibility requirements will most likely be eligible for Medicaid.
930-1 AVAILABLE THIRD PARTY RESOURCES
- Added a note clarifying that we must determine eligibility for Medicaid prior to determining eligibility for CAMAChronic and Acute Medical Assistance and that a separate application is not needed.