Alaska: Start Here
Beginner orientation for Alaska advocates—small Marketplace, Division of Insurance external review, and which guides to open next.
Read guideState playbook
Alaska
State insurers, legislation, and appeal resources for patients and advocates in Alaska.
4 guides
Alaska Prior Authorization Law
SB 133 / AS 21.07 deadlines (2027), 3 AAC 28 utilization review, peer review, and Medicaid fair hearings.
Read guideAlaska Health Insurance Appeals and Grievances
3 AAC 28 grievance timelines, 180-day filing, expedited 72-hour review, and when external review applies.
Read guideAlaska External Review
Division of Insurance IRO assignment, 180-day filing, 45-day standard and 72-hour expedited decisions.
Read guidePrior auth & internal appeals
Match the plan on the member ID card. Use the denial letter for where to file appeals.
- Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska
- Moda Health Plan (Alaska)
- Alaska Medicaid
External appeals
After internal appeal, for eligible Alaska fully insured plans only.
- Alaska Division of Insurance — External Healthcare Review
- Federal Marketplace (ACA plans)