Required Insurance Enrollment Documents

Required Documents

Do you have an upcoming health insurance enrollment appointment? 

• All health insurance applications require the following documentation. (See below for examples.)

  • Proof of income

  • Proof of identity

• In addition to proof of income and proof of identity, Marketplace and Medicaid both require additional documentation. (See below for more information.)

Don’t know if you’re applying for Marketplace or Medicaid?  Scroll to the bottom of the page to learn which type of health insurance may be right for you.

Don’t have the required documents? Please keep your appointment. Our team will work with you to get the coverage you need.

Proof of Income

Proof of income is required for all health insurance applications. Regardless of the type of application you are submitting, please try to bring:

• Paystubs, payroll record, employer statement or business records

• Self-employment ledgers (if applicable)

• Proof of any and all other income sources (examples below)

  • Unemployment

  • Social Security

  • Child Support

  • Veterans Benefits

  • Workers Compensation

  • Rental Income

  • Loans

Proof of identity

Proof of identity is required for all insurance applications. Regardless of the type of application you are submitting, please try to bring at least one of the following:

• Alien registration card, naturalization document, or other immigration documents

  • Immigration documents are always required if applicable.

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

  • If you are applying for Medicaid, you must also bring proof of Alaska residency. An Alaska driver’s license or state ID is proof of both identity and residency. If you are applying for Medicaid using a passport, please bring proof of residency as well. (Examples include rental agreements, letters from a shelter, etc.).

• Birth certificate

  • A birth certificate is required for all minors applying for Medicaid. A birth certificate is not required for minors applying for a Marketplace plan.

Marketplace Applications: Additional Requirements

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

Medicaid Applications: Additional Requirements

• Copy of bank statements

If over age 65 or also applying for food stamps:

• Documentation of any expenses you have, including:

  • Lease/rental agreement or landlord statement

  • Mortgage statement

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

  • Property taxes, home insurance, space rent, condo dues

  • Childcare costs, paid child support

  • Interest on student loans

  • Medical expenses for the elderly and disabled 

Medicaid or marketplace? 

Wondering if you should apply for Medicaid or for a Marketplace plan?

About Medicaid: Medicaid provides no-cost health insurance to people under certain income limits.

About the Marketplace: If you are not eligible for Medicaid, you can apply for health insurance through the Marketplace. You may be eligible for reduced cost health insurance (starting as low as $10 a month) through Marketplace coverage. If you earn more than certain income level, however, your insurance will be at full cost without a lower rate.

2023 Alaska Poverty Guidelines with Marketplace chart: Use this chart to find out if you qualify for Medicaid or for a Marketplace plan at a reduced rate. (The top table is based on annual income and the bottom table is based on monthly income.)

1. On the left side of the table, find the row with the number of people in your household.

2. Move down the row to the right until you find the column with your approximate annual income without going over.

3. Look at the column heading. It will state the eligibility cut-off.

Still unsure? Please bring whatever documentation you do have and come to your appointment. Our team will help identify which coverage options are available to you.