Disability services in Alaska

Adults 21 and older with physical and developmental disabilities who need nursing facility level of care, assessed by the SDS IDD Unit. Must meet Medicaid income and resource limits.

Start with: Developmental Disabilities Resource Connection (DDRC) · (907) 269-3666 · Website (opens in a new tab)

SDS pages do not describe a wait list for APDD. The only Alaska waiting list in the 2026 KFF survey is the I/DD list (the DD Registry for the IDD Waiver).

Apply for Medicaid first.

Steps

1. Call or visit your DDRC or ADRC.
2. Get a list of care coordinators and choose one.
3. Apply for Medicaid with the Division of Public Assistance.
4. The care coordinator applies for the APDD Waiver.
5. An SDS assessor completes a functional assessment.

Have these ready

• Medicaid application or approval letter
• Diagnosis records
• Medical records
• Photo ID

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Adults 65 and older, and adults 21 to 64 with a physical disability, who need nursing facility level of care and meet Medicaid income and resource limits.

Start with: Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) · (855) 565-2017 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Alaska reported no waiting list for waivers serving older adults and adults with physical disabilities in the 2026 KFF survey. SDS pages do not describe one.

Apply for Medicaid first.

Steps

1. Call or visit your local ADRC.
2. Get a list of care coordinators and choose one.
3. Apply for Medicaid with the Division of Public Assistance.
4. The care coordinator applies for the ALI Waiver.
5. An SDS assessor completes a functional assessment in person or by video.

Have these ready

• Medicaid application or approval letter
• Medical records
• Photo ID
• Income and resource papers

Your local Aging and Disability Resource Center can start the application. Find yours.

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Alaskans on Medicaid who meet financial and medical rules and need the level of care usually given in an institution.

Start with: Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) or Developmental Disabilities Resource Connection (DDRC) · (855) 565-2017 · Website (opens in a new tab)

CFC is a Medicaid state plan benefit. State plan benefits cannot have a wait list.

Apply for Medicaid first.

Steps

1. Contact your local ADRC or DDRC. A family member or friend can help with the call.
2. Apply for Medicaid if you do not have it.
3. Follow the CFC-06 application instructions.
4. Get an assessment of your care needs.
5. Choose personal care, emergency response or chore services that fit your plan.

Have these ready

• Medicaid card or application
• Medical records
• Photo ID
• List of daily tasks you need help with

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People of any age with autism, intellectual disability or another developmental disability who meet ICF/IID level of care and agree to a total cost limit on services.

Start with: Developmental Disabilities Resource Connection (DDRC) · (907) 269-3666 · Website (opens in a new tab)

SDS keeps a separate ISW wait list in date order. SDS says a wait list starts once the federal participant limit is reached.

Apply for Medicaid first.

Steps

1. Call or visit your regional DDRC.
2. Apply for a developmental disability determination with SDS.
3. Ask to be considered for the Individualized Supports Waiver (ISW). You can ask for ISW, IDD or both.
4. Apply for Medicaid with the Division of Public Assistance.
5. Choose a care coordinator who applies for the waiver with you.

Have these ready

• Medicaid application or approval letter
• Diagnosis of a developmental disability (made before age 22)
• School, medical or psychological records
• Contact information for 3 people who know the person well

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People of any age with autism, intellectual disability or another developmental disability that began before age 22 who meet ICF/IID level of care and Medicaid rules.

Start with: Developmental Disabilities Resource Connection (DDRC) · (907) 269-3666 · Website (opens in a new tab)

You go on the DD Registry (wait list). SDS picks about 50 people a year from the Registry to apply. Waits can be a few months to a year or more.

Apply for Medicaid first.

Steps

1. Call or visit your regional DDRC.
2. Apply for a developmental disability determination with SDS.
3. Ask to be placed on the Registry for the IDD Waiver.
4. Apply for Medicaid with the Division of Public Assistance (or TEFRA for a child).
5. When you are picked, choose a care coordinator who applies for the waiver with you.

Have these ready

• Medicaid application or approval letter
• Diagnosis of a developmental disability (made before age 22)
• School, medical or psychological records
• Contact information for 3 people who know the person well

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Children and young adults under 22 with serious medical conditions who would otherwise need hospital or nursing facility care. Must meet Medicaid rules (TEFRA rules can be used for a child).

Start with: Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) or DDRC · (855) 565-2017 · Website (opens in a new tab)

Alaska reported no waiting list for medically fragile children in the 2026 KFF survey. SDS pages do not describe one.

Apply for Medicaid first.

Steps

1. Call your ADRC or DDRC.
2. Choose a care coordinator from the list they give you.
3. Apply for Medicaid for your child. A care coordinator can help you apply through TEFRA.
4. The care coordinator applies for the CCMC Waiver.
5. An SDS assessor completes a level of care assessment.

Have these ready

• Medical records
• Child's Social Security number
• Medicaid or TEFRA application
• Doctor contact information

Your local Aging and Disability Resource Center can start the application. Find yours.

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