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Alaska Medicaid Covered Therapy Services

Alaska Medicaid coverage information for therapy services.  See our Alaska Medicaid Outpatient Therapy page for more detailed information.  Members can email us with any questions about Medicaid coverage or compliance questions. 


Children

Adults

Physical Therapy

In addition to the coverage provided to adults, children under age 21 are eligible to receive maintenance physical therapy services related to conditions caused by developmental disabilities or delays.

Alaska Medicaid covers physical therapy services when provided by an enrolled PT or PTA.

Services include evaluations, massage and manipulation, therapeutic exercise, and other forms of treatment to rehabilitate and restore normal body functions after acute physical illness or acute physical trauma.

Swimming therapy, weight loss programs, programs to improve overall fitness, and maintenance therapy are not covered services.

Occupational Therapy

Alaska Medicaid covers occupational therapy for both adults and children when medically necessary and ordered by a physician, advanced nurse practitioner, or other licensed health care practitioner.

Alaska Medicaid covers occupational therapy for both adults and children when medically necessary and ordered by a physician, advanced nurse practitioner, or other licensed health care practitioner.

Speech Therapy

Alaska Medicaid covers speech therapy for both adults and children when medically necessary and ordered by a physician, advanced nurse practitioner, or other licensed health care practitioner.

Services include screening, evaluation, and treatment of defects and disorders of the voice and spoken/written communication.

Alaska Medicaid covers speech therapy for both adults and children when medically necessary and ordered by a physician, advanced nurse practitioner, or other licensed health care practitioner.

Services include screening, evaluation, and treatment of defects and disorders of the voice and spoken/written communication.


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Zachary Edgar JD, LLM is the managing partner for Therapy Comply.  Zachary is a healthcare attorney that specializes in federal and state healthcare regulatory issues particularly for physical, occupational, and speech therapy practices.  

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