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Alaska officials told lawmakers federal Medicaid changes led to roughly 775 people losing coverage Oct. 1, including more than 400 children. Deputy Director Emily Ricci said the figures are not final, and people who believe their eligibility status changed have 90 days to submit documents. Ricci said about 40,000 Alaskans will move to six-month renewal periods, while an estimated 12,850 expansion enrollees must document work, volunteering or an exemption. The report outlines proposed SNAP work rules and a not-final 18% payment error rate estimate for 2026.

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00:00About 775 people in Alaska have lost Medicaid coverage under federal eligibility changes.
00:06State health officials say more than 400 of them are children.
00:09The changes took effect October 1, ending eligibility for several groups of non-citizens.
00:15Those affected include refugees, trafficking victims, and people with temporary protected status.
00:20But the count isn't final.
00:22Officials say people who believe their immigration status has changed have 90 days to submit paperwork.
00:28For other Alaskans on Medicaid, more changes are coming.
00:32Those include more frequent renewals, shorter coverage for past medical bills, and new work requirements.
00:38State officials say people losing coverage under work rules can't get subsidies for marketplace insurance.
00:44Alaska has requested a delay to the work requirements, but hasn't received an answer.
00:49Officials say they're exploring other support, but there's no firm plan for people losing coverage.
00:54Disclosure.
00:55This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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