
Alaska Long-Term Care
Explore and learn information about long-term care and insurance for Alaska residents.
Alaska Cost of Care Calculator
View the costs of Long-Term Care in your area. Use the slider below to view future costs of care services with inflation.
Alaska Median | ||||
Long-Term Care | 2021 | 2036(+15 Years) | 2021 | 2036(+15 Years) |
Homemaker Services | $5,106 | $8,440 | $5,106 | $8,440 |
Home Health Aide | $5,302 | $8,764 | $5,106 | $8,440 |
Adult Day Care | $2,350 | $3,883 | $1,924 | $3,180 |
Assisted Living Facility | $6,489 | $10,725 | $6,180 | $10,215 |
Semi-Private Room | $30,170 | $49,866 | $22,761 | $37,620 |
Private Room | $28,400 | $46,941 | $22,761 | $37,620 |
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State Information
Federal Partnership Program
The State of Alaska is not yet participating in the federal/state partnership program. However, Alaska has made initial steps for a Long-Term Care Partnership Program but the program is not yet active.
Alaska features in most expensive nursing home costs in the United States making planning in advance for the costs and burdens of aging an essential part of retirement planning.
Medicaid
Alaska Long-Term Care Medicaid spend down is $2,000. A spouse’s minimum asset allowance is $128,640. Your spouse’s minimum monthly income allowance is $2,641.25. * The home equity limit is $595,000.
For more information about the Medicaid program visit www.medicaid.gov
Products Approved in Alaska
A variety of affordable products are approved in Alaska for Long-Term Care Insurance planning. These include tradition Long-Term Care Insurance, limited-duration plans, and asset-based or “hybrid” policies.
Tax Incentives
No state tax incentives exist at this time. Federal tax incentives do apply.
*The federal government sets a new minimum and maximum amounts each year, but states can set their own minimum requirements at any level between the federal limits. This information is based on the best available sources.
State Breakdown | |
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State Partnership Program | |
State Tax Incentives | |
Federal Tax Incentives | |
Rate Stability Rules | |
Medicaid Spend Down | $2,000 |
Minimum Asset Allowance | $128,640 |
Minimum Monthly Income Allowance | $2,641.25 |
Long-Term Care Throughout Alaska
Anchorage
Anchorage is the largest population center in the state. Other larger cities in the metro include Knik and Fairview. A skilled nursing home averages $22,098 a month. Assisted Living in Birmingham averages $6,000 a month. Adult Day Care Centers average $1,868 a month. Care at home averages $4,957 a month based on a 44-hour week.
More Locations
Other metro areas in Alaska include Fairbanks and Juneau.
Top Frequently Asked Questions
- Are All Long-Term Care Insurance Policies the Same?
- Are Benefits From a Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Taxable?
- Are Long-Term Care Insurance Policies Expensive?
- Do I Have to Worry About Pre-Existing Conditions?
View more questions, or ask your own in the F.A.Q. Section.