Medicaid FAQs

State of Alaska State Legislature Legislative Budget & Audit Committee Division of Legislative Audit

Medicaid Budget FAQs

1. How has Medicaid's budget and enrollment changed over the last 10 years?

2. Where do I find the Department of Health Medicaid Dashboard?

3. Where can I find recent sub-group breakdowns for claims and enrollment?

4. Where can I find historical enrollment and geographical data?

5. What percentage of Medicaid does the federal government pay for?

6. What are the optional vs. mandatory services for Medicaid and what is the cost breakout?

7. What if only the mandatory (or federally required) services are funded?

8. Can Medicaid costs be reduced by simply appropriating less money for the program?

9. What are the most recent Medicaid eligibility standards for Alaska?

10. Where can I get an overview of the Medicaid program?