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ALASKA
CLast verified 2026-07-03
Deadlines reflect this state’s rules as researched; they can change — always confirm the current deadline with your state agency or Protection & Advocacy office before relying on it.
HOW TO GET SERVICES & APPEAL IN ALASKA
How services are run
State agency
Your service plan
Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
Self-direction
Self-Directed Services
If you get denied
Deadline to appeal
30 days from your Notice of Adverse Action (regulatory term: 'notice of proposed agency action,' 7 AAC 49.060)
- Submit written fair-hearing request within 30 days of the notice date (waiver/PCS/Day Hab requests to SDS/Gainwell; other Medicaid to DPA)
- Agency forwards to the Office of Administrative Hearings within 10 days
- Fair hearing before OAH
KEY AGENCIES & RESOURCES
NOTABLE WAIVERS
IDD Waiver
SourceChildren and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Waitlist: Registry-based selection with annual draws; keep your registry review current.
Individualized Supports Waiver (ISW)
SourcePeople with IDD; capped budget while waiting for full IDD waiver.
Waitlist: Created to serve the registry — ask SDS about ISW while you wait.
Complex Medical Conditions (CCMC) Waiver
SourceChildren with complex medical conditions.
Waitlist: Apply through SDS.
Alaskans Living Independently (ALI) Waiver
SourceSeniors and adults with physical disabilities.
Waitlist: Assessment-based.
