Opportunity
Alaska Online Public Notices #2026200182
Alaska proposes Medicaid assessment and service-level rules for personal care and waiver services
Posted
November 10, 2026
Respond By
December 19, 2026
Identifier
2026200182
The State of Alaska is proposing Medicaid rule changes for personal care and home- and community-based services, rather than seeking vendors or products. - Government buyer: State of Alaska Department of Health, including the Division of Senior and Disabilities Services; statewide. - Proposed programs: Personal Care Services (PCS), Community First Choice (CFC), and Home and Community-Based Waiver (HCBW) services. - Assessment tools and guidance: The Alaska Home Care Assessment Tool and Consumer Assessment Tool would support eligibility and service-level decisions; a Service Level Computation Chart sets allowable service minutes and assessment-based criteria. - Covered activities: Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), medication self-administration, respiratory equipment, wound care, medical appointments, and passive range of motion. CFC-PCS provisions also address supervision, cueing, and skills acquisition. - Other notable provisions: The proposal clarifies eligibility, authorization, documentation, service coordination, and program limits, and updates references to reporting materials for ALI/APDD and CCMC waivers. - Commercial opportunity: No products, quantities, OEMs, vendors, or contracted services are identified; this is a proposed regulatory action, not a procurement solicitation.
Description
The Alaska Department of Health proposes regulatory changes concerning assessment tools used to determine eligibility for personal care services, Community First Choice services, and Home and Community-Based Waiver services. Proposed amendments cover 7 AAC 125, 7 AAC 127, 7 AAC 130, and 7 AAC 160.900, including adoption of assessment tools and a service-level computation chart, revisions to definitions, and updates to referenced materials. Written comments are due December 18, 2026, and an oral hearing is scheduled for December 2, 2026.