Alaska Medicaid Eligibility: When to file a Fair Hearing Request
A brief guide to help you identify when a fair hearing request should be filed to appeal a Medicaid eligibility issue in Alaska. This guide highlights important Medicaid timelines and eligibility rules that we at ALSC frequently see. Medical providers and caregivers can help others recognize these issues and assist with filing a fair hearing request to appeal a Medicaid termination or the denial of an application for Medicaid.
Medicaid Qualifying Income Trust Basics - Miller Trust FAQ and Brochure
A Miller Trust (or irrevocable income trust) allows Alaskans who are over-income for Medicaid to become income-eligible by limiting their access to their own income by placing it in the hands of another party (the “trustee). This FAQ and brochure give an overview of Miller Trusts and issues to consider in deciding if this is the best option to meet health care needs.
Miller Trusts - "Qualifying Income Trusts"
A Miller Trust, also known as a "qualifiying income trust" is a type of trust that allows a person to be eligible for Medicaid even if his income is above the Medicaid limits. The trust document itself must be written by an attorney - but here you can find information about what a trust is, why -- or why not -- a trust might be helpful, how to set up a trust and how it works.