WE’RE MAKING OUR COMMUNITY STRONGER BY MAKING IT HEALTHIER.
We know healthy communities are thriving communities. That’s why we’re committed to helping Alaskans access quality, affordable care. By supporting their physical, mental, and social well-being, they can live with dignity, stability, and resilience. Whether we assist with health insurance enrollments or advocate for improved access to health screenings and education, we ensure everyone has opportunities to enjoy healthier lives.
Better Well-Being
People are more likely to succeed in school and at their jobs when they’re healthy. Their successes help them have a better quality of life and improve their communities. We’re committed to connecting uninsured or underinsured Alaskans to quality, affordable health insurance.
Enrollment Assistance
Our healthcare navigators provide FREE help to Alaskans to explore health insurance plans, find cost savings, select or change coverage at HealthCare.gov. They also help with Medicaid and Denali KidCare enrollment. You can speak with us by phone, text, online, and in-person.
Call us.
2-1-1 or (800) 478-2221
Text us.
GetCoveredAK to 898-211
Our healthcare navigators can determine if Alaskans qualify to select coverage on the Health Insurance Marketplace or if they can receive coverage from Medicaid or Denali KidCare. They provide enrollment assistance, coverage options, and other information by phone, online, or in-person. Their help is free, unbiased, and confidential.
Highly-Trained and Certified
They offer reliable information and knowledgeable assistance. Having taken trainings and earned certifications, our healthcare navigators can help anyone consider coverage options. They can review plans, find cost savings, and assist Alaskans as they enroll in what best fits their needs.
Open Enrollment: Nov. 1 – Jan. 15
Accessing health care is the first step toward achieving overall well-being. Our healthcare navigators connect Alaskans to quality, affordable health insurance on the Marketplace. Most people can select coverage during open enrollment, and some qualify during special enrollment.
Special Enrollment: Life Changes
You may qualify to enroll or update coverage on the Marketplace outside open enrollment. You must have "qualifying events." They can include receiving less income, losing Medicaid or job-based health insurance, getting married, or having or adopting a baby.
Being a caregiver is an important and challenging role. Alaska 211's partnership with AARP's Caregiver Program makes it easier for caregivers to access resources. No matter where someone is in their caregiving journey, they can call 211 for planning materials, on-going support services, and end-of-life responsibility management.
Caregiver Definition
An unpaid person, regardless of their age, who cares for someone 18 years or older or who has children with special needs may be a caregiver. They perform regular activities that are necessary for the care recipient. For Alaska 211’s purposes, you simply need to identify as “a caregiver."
Common Needs
Just like care recipients often share similarities, caregivers often have similar needs. Everything from paying bills and scheduling appointments to accessing benefits, transportation assistance, and support groups may factor in. Alaska 211 provides connections for caregivers and recipients.
If a child in your care is uninsured, text KIDCARE to 898-211. A healthcare navigator can give you free, confidential support and determine if the child’s eligible to receive free health care from Denali KidCare. Once verified, they can also help you enroll the child.
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