Running a home care agency in Alaska
The rules, requirements and market numbers for non-medical home care in Alaska. Each page lists its sources and the date it was last verified.
- Agency licensing No state license for non-medical agencies Details
- Training requirements 40 hours of initial training Details
- Background checks Fingerprint-based check required Details
- EVV requirements Therap Services, open model Details
- Medicaid waivers Details
- Overtime and minimum wage $14.00 minimum wage ($15.00 from Jul 1, 2027), daily overtime after 8 hours for some workers Details
- Caregiver pay $19.45 mean hourly (May 2025) Details
- Home care rates $38.00 median hourly cost Details
- Medicaid eligibility limits $2,982/month income, $2,000 single assets Details
- Medicaid managed care plans Fee-for-service: enroll with the state Details
- Paid family caregivers 2 programs, spouses can be paid Details
- Nurse delegation Medication: can be delegated Details
- Non-compete rules Generally enforceable if reasonable Details
- Area Agencies on Aging 1 agency Details
- County market reports Home care market reports for 30 counties in Alaska Find a county
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