Alaska Native Medical Center

ANMC Health Benefits Specialists

Using your insurance or other benefits strengthens Tribal health for Alaska Native and American Indian people

Did you know the Indian Health Service only provides funding for a portion of our Tribal health needs? That’s why using your private insurance, Medicare and Medicaid benefits are so important. Every time you visit ANMC and use your insurance, Medicare, Medicaid or Denali KidCare benefits, you are strengthening the Alaska Tribal Health System.

These benefits help the Alaska Native Medical Center and other Tribal health organizations improve the quality of care and expand services available to Alaska Native and American Indian people.

If you have health insurance

ANMC will need a copy of your identification card and insurance card to verify eligibility. We may also need other insurance forms – talk to our administrative staff when you check in.

If you are covered by Medicare, Medicaid or Denali KidCare

ANMC will need a copy of your Medicare or Medicaid card to verify eligibility.

Learn more about Medicaid

Medicaid is a no-cost health insurance program for people who qualify. Medicaid may support medical services that are not provided or paid for by your local Native hospital or clinic. These include eyeglasses, prescriptions, mental health therapy, substance abuse treatment, allergy testing, lodging, meals and even transportation (including air/taxi/ferry). If you would like to learn more or to see if you qualify, please contact our Health Benefits Specialists by email at hbs@anthc.org or by phone at 907-729-5696.

Learn More about the Tribally-Sponsored Health Insurance Program (T-SHIP)

Tribes and Tribal health organizations now pay for health insurance through a program called T-SHIP for Alaska Native and American Indian people who qualify. There is no cost for those who are eligible. Eligibility criteria includes not being on or eligible for other health insurance such as Medicaid, Medicare or employer-offered health insurance. If you would like to learn more or to see if you qualify, please email the T-SHIP team directly at anthctship@anthc.org or call the Health Benefits Specialist staff at 907-729-5696.

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Have questions about using insurance or other benefits at ANMC? We would love to help. Contact us at:

Main: (907) 729-5696