Frequently Asked Questions

How are system requirements identified for the new MMIS, Alaska Medicaid Health Enterprise?

In late 2006 the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals for Contractor services to replace the current Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS). The scope of the project is governed by the requirements detailed in the RFP. 

Proposals were submitted through a competitive bidding process. In fall 2007 DHSS awarded the contract to Affiliated Computer Services (ACS) to design, develop, implement, and operate a new MMIS, Alaska Medicaid Health Enterprise.

Today ACS staff is working with a designated DHSS team to create the new MMIS, Alaska Medicaid Health Enterprise. The new system is being built in response to the RFP.

When will Alaska Medicaid Health Enterprise go live?

Affiliated Computer Services (ACS), the vendor supplying the new MMIS system, has informed the MMIS DDI Replacement Project management team that delivery of the core Enterprise product will be delayed; therefore, Alaska Medicaid Health Enterprise will be delayed.

This delay is not a reflection of the work done by the joint State/ACS project team and the team continues to work to minimize the impact of the delay. Development, also known as construction, of Alaska Medicaid Health Enterprise will begin on the Alaska specific requirements as the core Enterprise product becomes available. Implementation of the new system is anticipated to be summer to early fall 2011. Schedule updates, when finalized, will be posted to this site.