Written & Reviewed by Akash Biswas, MSW | Former Medicaid Caseworker Trainer | Verified against official Alaska Department of Health guidelines | Last Updated: August 2026
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Alaska’s Medicaid fee schedule for fiscal year 2027 (FY2027) covers rates effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
These rates apply to specific service areas, including behavioral health, autism services, independent psychologists, and psychiatric residential treatment.
There is no single fee schedule that covers every Medicaid service in Alaska — rates are published in separate, service-specific charts by the Alaska Department of Health.
Quick Summary:
- FY2027 covers July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
- Confirmed rate charts exist for behavioral health, autism services, psychologists, and residential treatment
- Many rates received a 3.2% inflationary adjustment over FY2026
- No single document covers all Medicaid services (physician, dental, hospital, pharmacy, etc.)
- Always confirm your household’s Medicaid Eligibility in 2026 before relying on any fee schedule
- Use our Medicaid Eligibility calculator in 2026 to check if you qualify for coverage
What Is the Alaska Medicaid Fee Schedule?
A fee schedule lists how much Medicaid pays providers for each service. It does not tell you what you pay out of pocket. Most Medicaid members pay little or nothing for covered care.
Alaska publishes several fee schedules, not one master list. Each covers a specific type of care, like behavioral health or autism therapy.
FY2027 Behavioral Health and Substance-Use Rates
Alaska’s Division of Behavioral Health sets rates for outpatient, residential, and crisis services. These rates took effect July 1, 2026, the start of FY2027.
Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Services
- Outpatient SUD services, individual, 15 minutes: $32.01
- Intensive outpatient SUD services, individual, 15 minutes: $38.85
- Partial hospitalization, daily: $714.11
Residential and Inpatient Treatment
- Clinically managed residential SUD (ASAM 3.1): $437.72 per day
- High-intensity residential SUD (ASAM 3.3): $749.31 per day
- Medically managed intensive inpatient (ASAM 4.0): $1,694.06 per day
- Crisis residential and stabilization services: $982.82 per day
- Therapeutic treatment homes: $321.77 per day
- Children’s residential treatment, Level 1: $579.90 per day
- Adult mental-health residential services, Level 1: $656.97 per day
Case Management and Crisis Response
- Community recovery support services, 15 minutes: $27.20
- Intensive case management, 15 minutes: $30.65
- Peer-based crisis services, 15 minutes: $22.34
- 23-hour crisis observation and stabilization: $126.89 per hour
- Mobile outreach and crisis response: $191.80 per call-out
Source: Alaska Department of Health, FY2027 Chart of Behavioral Health Reform 1115 Medicaid Services Rates, effective July 1, 2026.
Community Behavioral Health and Mental Health Clinic Rates
These rates apply to community mental-health centers and mental-health physician clinics. Many were adjusted 3.2% above FY2026 rates for inflation.
Assessments and Screenings
- Behavioral-health screen: $149.40
- Alcohol and drug assessment: $391.58
- Mental-health intake assessment: $537.79
- Integrated mental-health and substance-use intake assessment: $618.46
- Psychiatric diagnostic assessment: $705.09
Therapy and Medication Services
- Individual psychotherapy, 53–60 minutes: $160.59
- Family psychotherapy, 60 minutes, patient present: $164.11
- Comprehensive medication services: $178.43 per visit
- Short-term crisis intervention: $157.84 per hour (or $39.46 per 15 minutes, depending on code)
Detox and Case Management
- Case management: $34.73 per 15 minutes
- Individual therapeutic behavioral-health services: $31.51 per 15 minutes
- Individual peer-support services: $31.65 per 15 minutes
- Ambulatory detoxification: $60.17 per 15 minutes
- Clinically managed detoxification: $374.60 per day
- Medically managed detoxification: $598.45 per day
- Methadone administration/service episode: $45.43
Source: Alaska Department of Health, Community Behavioral Health and Mental Health Physician Clinic Medicaid Covered Services Rates, effective July 1, 2026.
FY2027 Independent Psychologist Rates
Independent psychologists bill Alaska Medicaid separately from clinics. Rates cover assessment, therapy, and testing services.
Evaluation and Assessment
- Behavioral-health screen: $149.40
- Mental-health intake assessment: $537.79
- Integrated mental-health and substance-use intake assessment: $618.46
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation: $705.09
Psychotherapy and Testing
- Individual psychotherapy, 16–37 minutes: $80.29
- Individual psychotherapy, 38–52 minutes: $120.45
- Individual psychotherapy, 53–60 minutes: $160.59
- Psychological test evaluation, first hour: $233.43
- Each additional psychological-test hour: $167.72
- Neuropsychological test evaluation, first hour: $231.43
- Each additional neuropsychological-test hour: $184.32
- Neuropsychological testing, first 30 minutes: $75.54
- Automated neuropsychological-test result: $3.23
Source: Alaska Department of Health, Fee Schedule – Independent Psychologists, effective July 1, 2026.
FY2027 Autism Services Rates
Alaska Medicaid covers behavior-analysis services for children with autism. These rates apply to individual and group treatment sessions.
- Behavior-identification assessment, 15 minutes: $41.97
- Adaptive behavior treatment by protocol, individual, 15 minutes: $31.95
- Group adaptive behavior treatment, 15 minutes: $11.47
- Adaptive behavior treatment with protocol modification, 15 minutes: $41.97
- Family adaptive behavior-treatment guidance, 15 minutes: $41.97
- Multiple-family group guidance, 15 minutes: $15.19
- Group treatment with protocol modification, 15 minutes: $15.19
Source: Alaska Department of Health, FY2027 Autism Services Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2026.
Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility Rates
In-state psychiatric residential treatment facilities have two confirmed FY2027 daily rate levels.
- Level V: $882.25 per day
- Level VI: $887.25 per day
Both rates are effective July 1, 2026. Source: Alaska Department of Health, Alaska Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility In-State Rates.
Federally Qualified Health Center Rate Component
Federally qualified health centers have a separate rate component tied to the statewide average. This is not a general clinic fee — it applies specifically to the FSBC calculation.
The FY2027 rate memo sets the 75% statewide average portion at $3,532.06, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Source: Alaska Department of Health, FSBC Rate Memo for FY27.
What This Fee Schedule Does Not Cover
Alaska has not published one combined FY2027 rate list for every Medicaid service. The following are not confirmed in a single official source:
- Physician, hospital, dental, laboratory, transportation, pharmacy, and waiver rates were not found in one consolidated FY2027 schedule.
- The Behavioral Health Medicaid Provider Assistance page lists behavioral health, autism, psychologist, and residential treatment schedules only.
- The Alaska FY2027 operating budget shows Medicaid funding totals, but budget documents are not provider fee schedules.
- Older FY2026 or FY2025 rates should not be used to fill gaps for services without a confirmed FY2027 rate.
Important Limitations for Providers
Alaska’s official rate charts do not list every Medicaid-covered service. They also do not fully explain payment limits, coverage restrictions, or authorization rules.
Providers should check the controlling Alaska Medicaid regulations and provider manual before billing. Rate charts alone should not be used to determine payment for a specific claim.
If you’re a patient rather than a provider, your out-of-pocket cost depends on your coverage, not these provider rates. Check your household’s Medicaid Income Limits by State in 2026 to see if you qualify for Alaska Medicaid.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Alaska Medicaid fee schedule for FY2027?
Q:A: It is a set of official rate charts effective July 1, 2026. Alaska publishes separate schedules for behavioral health, autism services, independent psychologists, and psychiatric residential treatment — not one combined list.
Q: When does Alaska’s FY2027 Medicaid fee schedule start?
A: FY2027 begins July 1, 2026 and runs through June 30, 2027. All confirmed rate charts listed here use this effective date range.
Q: Did Alaska Medicaid rates increase for FY2027?
A: Many behavioral health rates received a 3.2% inflationary adjustment above FY2026 levels. This adjustment applies to specific rate charts, not to every Medicaid service.
Q: Does the fee schedule affect what patients pay?
A: No. Fee schedules show what Medicaid pays providers, not patient costs. Most Medicaid members pay little or nothing out of pocket for covered care.
Q: Where can I find the official Alaska Medicaid rate documents?
A: The Alaska Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Medicaid Provider Assistance page hosts the official FY2027 PDFs for behavioral health, autism, psychologist, and residential treatment rates.
Q: Is there one complete Alaska Medicaid fee schedule for FY2027?
A: No confirmed single document covers all services like physician, dental, hospital, and pharmacy care. Each service area has its own published rate chart.
Sources & Disclaimer
Last Updated: August 2026
Sources:
- Alaska Department of Health — Behavioral Health Medicaid Provider Support
- Medicaid.gov — Official Medicaid Program Information
- Healthcare.gov — Medicaid & CHIP Overview
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