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Welcome to ACHIA!

The Alaska Comprehensive Health Association provides health insurance to Alaska residents who have been denied coverage.

We offer:

The State of Alaska ACHIA program for those with “high risk” conditions

We WELCOME your phone calls or you may prefer to talk with an insurance broker in your own community. We are all available to help you determine the best program for your situation.

ACHIA (888) 290-0616
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM to 5 PM Alaska Time

Find an agent/broker, Local help with your application
Alaska Association of Health Underwriters 907-644-1466 or visit http://www.nahu.org/consumer/findagent3.cfm?State=AK

View the 2019 Annual Report

2019 Annual Report

State High Risk Pool

The Alaska Comprehensive Health Insurance Association (ACHIA) was created by the Alaska State Legislature to provide access to health insurance coverage to all residents of the state who are unable to obtain individual health insurance. We offer individual health insurance coverage to state residents rejected for coverage due to medical reasons.

Find out more about ACHIA!

Not sure who ACHIA is or what we do? Learn more about us and what we do for the residents of Alaska.

ACHIA Enrollment

Contact ACHIA at (888) 290-0616 for information regarding the application process.

Premium Rates

To view current premium rates, please Click Here to use this site now.

Annual Public Comment Session

Please join us for the Alaska Comprehensive Health Insurance Association (ACHIA) Annual Public Comment Session to be held on August 2, 2021 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the location listed below:

Anchorage Marriott Downtown
Skagway - Valdez Room
820 W 7th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501

This is your opportunity as a policyholder or interested party to ask questions, address an issue, or provide feedback. The ACHIA Board of Directors welcomes all comments.

If you would prefer to join virtually, instead of in person, please obtain a dial-in number by emailing nochs@benefitmanagementllc.com .

You may also send/email written comments to be read aloud during the meeting to:

ACHIA
P.O. Box 1090
Great Bend, KS 67530

or

Cecil D. Bykerk, Executive Director
oakoffice1@gmail.com

Debbie McCormick, Deputy Executive Director
debbiemccormick80@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you.

The ACHIA Board of Directors

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Outbreak: The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new strain of virus that was first detected in China and is now spreading internationally.

If you have concerns, it is recommended you contact your primary care doctor's office.

Symptoms: Symptoms are similar to the flu or colds including fever, cough and difficulty breathing.

Steps to help protect yourself and others:

Wash your hands often with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
Avoid crowds and gathering, especially if you are at high risk
Avoid contact with people who are sick
Stay home while you are sick and avoid close contact with others
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing
If you are at higher risk for serious illness because of your age or underlying medical conditions, consult with your doctor about any additional actions you should take to help protect yourself.

Stay Informed:
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html
World Health Organization (WHO) https://www.who.int/
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/Epi/id/Pages/COVID-19/default.aspx

COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Vaccinations for COVID-19 are free to ACHIA members. To find a COVID-19 vaccine provider or confirm eligibility, Alaskans may visit http://covidvax.alaska.gov/ or call 1-907-646-3322. You will also find COVID-19 related insurance updates on the Alaska Division of Insurance website. You may check for updates on the Division of Insurance homepage and the COVID-19 and Your Insurance webpage.

We've redesigned our website to give our members better tools and service. If you are currently a member of ACHIA, please register to use this site now. If you aren't a member, find out if you are eligible.

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