Required Insurance Enrollment Documents

What Should I Bring?

If you have an upcoming health insurance enrollment appointment, please bring documents that verify your income and identity. These are required for all applications.

Depending on whether you apply for Medicaid or a Marketplace plan, you may need additional documents (see below).

Not sure which program you’ll apply for? Scroll down to learn more.

If you don’t have everything listed, please still keep your appointment. Our team will help you through the process and identify what’s needed.

Proof of Income

Proof of income is required for all health insurance applications. Please try to bring as many of the following as possible:

• Paystubs, payroll records, employer statement, or business records

• Self-employment ledgers (if applicable)

• Documentation of other income sources, such as:

  • Unemployment benefits

  • Social Security

  • Child support

  • Veterans benefits

  • Workers’ compensation

  • Rental income

  • Loans or other financial support

Proof of identity

Proof of identity is required for all insurance applications. Please try to bring at least one of the following:

• Driver’s license, state ID, passport, or other photo ID

• Birth certificate

• Immigration documents (if applicable), such as:

  • Alien registration card

  • Naturalization documents

Additional Requirements for Marketplace Plans

Please bring information about any employer-sponsored health insurance if it is available through your workplace.

Additional Requirements for Medicaid

If you are applying for Medicaid, you must also provide proof of Alaska residency. Examples include:

• Alaska driver’s license or state ID (counts as both identity and residency)

• Rental agreement

• Letter from a shelter

• Other documents showing your Alaska address

You may also need to bring:

• Bank statements

If you are age 65 or older, or applying for food stamps, you must provide documentation of expenses, such as:

• Lease or rental agreement, or landlord statement

• Mortgage statement

• Utility bills (gas, electric, phone, water, garbage)

• Property taxes, homeowners insurance, space rent, or condo dues

• Childcare costs or paid child support

• Student loan interest

• Medical expenses (for elderly or disabled applicants)

Medicaid or Marketplace: Which is Right For You?

Medicaid

Medicaid provides no-cost health insurance to individuals and families who meet certain income requirements.

Marketplace Plans

If you are not eligible for Medicaid, you can apply for coverage through the Marketplace. Many people qualify for reduced-cost plans, sometimes as low as $10 per month. Depending on your income, you may pay more.

How to Check Your Eligibility

You can use the 2024 Alaska Poverty Guidelines with Market Place chart to estimate whether your qualify for Medicaid or reduced-cost Marketplace coverage.

How to Use the Chart

1. Find your household size on the left side of the chart

2. Move across the row to locate your approximate income

3. Check the column heading to see your eligibility range

Still unsure?

Bring whatever documents you have and come to your appointment. Our team will help you determine which coverage options are available and guide you through the next steps.