Frequently Asked Questions

What provider identifier will Alaska Medicaid Health Enterprise require for electronic claims?

Providers who are subject to the Federal HIPAA NPI guidelines are required to submit electronic claims and other transactions using their NPI number. Providers who are not subject to these guidelines will submit using their Alaska Medicaid Health Enterprise-issued Medicaid ID number.

Will it be possible to enroll a provider online, including groups? Will anything have to be submitted in paper form?

Yes, individual and group providers will be able to enroll online. Certain requirements of the program will continue to require submission of some documents in paper form.

Will it be necessary for providers to enroll in the new system?

Yes, providers will be required to enroll in Alaska Medicaid Health Enterprise. Enrollment will be performed using a web enabled interactive process with pre-populated areas/portions that the provider will need to check for accuracy. Further details will be provided at a later date, but enrollment will occur prior to the implementation of the new system.