Medicaid Waivers & Residential Care Funding in Alaska

Alaska has 5 Medicaid funding programs on Capacity Track, and 4 of them can pay for care in a licensed residential setting. Below is what each program covers, who it serves, and where to find licensed providers — 812 locations statewide.

Waiver services in Alaska are coordinated by a case manager or support coordinator. Every provider listed here comes from state licensing records — never pay-to-play.

Waiver Programs in Alaska

Find Licensed Providers in Alaska

Once a waiver is approved, the next step is finding a licensed provider with an opening. Browse Alaska providers by care type — openings show live when providers update availability.

See Every Alaska Provider

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Medicaid Waivers Pay for Residential Care in Alaska?
In Alaska, Alaskans Living Independently (ALI) 1915(c), Adults with Physical and Developmental Disabilities (APDD) 1915(c), Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) 1915(c), and 1115 Behavioral Health demonstration (SUBSTANCE USE + SMI) can fund services in licensed residential settings. Eligibility, enrollment caps, and waitlists vary by program — your case manager or support coordinator confirms which program applies.
How Do I Find Alaska Waiver Providers With Openings?
Capacity Track lists every licensed residential care provider in Alaska from state licensing records. Browse by care type and county, then send an inquiry. It arrives in the provider's email inbox, and they reply from that email. An opening shows when that provider updates it.
Who Coordinates Waiver Services in Alaska?
In Alaska, waiver services are coordinated by a case manager or support coordinator. They confirm eligibility, authorize services, and help select a provider.
Do All Alaska Waivers Cover Residential Placement?
No. Individualized Supports Waiver (ISW) covers in-home and community services only. If your client or family member needs a residential placement, start with the programs listed above that pay for residential care.

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