Children's Health Insurance Program (Alaska)
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Alaska Denali KidCare
Denali KidCare is the Alaska state children's health insurance program available to children and teens under the age of 18 and pregnant women who meet low-income requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the program, you must reside in Alaska and your family must meet the low-income guidelines and you are a child, or youth age 18 or younger:
You are a child 18 or younger Children with other health insurance < 150% FPL
Children with no Health Insurance < 175% FPL
Pregnant Women with or without Health Insurance < 175% FPL
Pregnant women have to provide proof of pregnancy from their health care provider. However, the income requirements for pregnant women are slightly higher and the unborn child counts toward family size. The health plan is available to all eligible members, regardless on geographical location within Alaska. Typically, Denali KidCare income guidelines are based on family size. Your family car, house, and other property assets do not affect your eligibility.
Waiting Periods
There is a 12 month waiting period in most cases for children of families who have voluntarily cancelled previous health insurance.
Premium Payments, Co-Payments and Coinsurance
There is no premium charged to eligible members. There are no co-payments for any of the covered services offered to Denali KidCare members who are under the age of 18. However, youths who are 18 years-old may be required to share a limited amount of the cost for some services.
Program Length, Enrollment and Renewal
Enrollment in the Denali KidCare program is temporary health insurance coverage and will expire at the end of 6 months. You need to renew your application every 6 months to avoid lapsing of the coverage. You may renew your coverage up to 45 days of expiration by completing a renewal form that will review your eligibility.
Service and Benefits
Denali KidCare focuses on preventive health care and includes benefits for:
- Physician Visits
- Check-Ups and Health Screenings
- Prescription Drugs
- Doctor's visits
- Health check-ups & screenings
- Vision exams & eyeglasses
- Dental checkups, cleanings & fillings
- Hearing tests & hearing aids
- Speech therapy
- Physical therapy
- Mental health therapy
- Substance abuse treatment
- Chiropractic services
- Foot doctor's services
- Hospital care
- Laboratory tests
- Medical transportation
Denali KidCare Contact Information
P.O. Box 240047
Anchorage, Alaska 99524-0047
888-318-8890, (907) 269-6464
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