Tribally-Sponsored Health Insurance Program

What is Tribally-Sponsored Health Insurance?
Tribes and Tribal health organizations may now pay for health insurance for Alaska Native and American Indian people who qualify. The Alaska Tribal Health System is offering Tribally-Sponsored Health Insurance in Alaska on a limited trial basis. This sponsorship is a collaboration of 10 tribes and Tribal organizations whose Board of Directors have committed funding for the project.
Will Tribally-Sponsored Health Insurance cost me anything?
No. ANTHC pays the insurance premium cost. Alaska Native and American Indian people also do not have to pay any co-payments or deductibles when they are seen or referred by Tribal health facilities.


Why should I consider Tribally-Sponsored Health Insurance?
Health insurance can help you get medical care when you are traveling or away from Tribal health facilities. Health insurance can also help make more services available for you and all Alaska Native and American Indian people. The program also offers free tax filing and enrollment assistance.
How do I qualify?
Tribally-Sponsored Health Insurance staff will screen you and your family to see if you qualify, if you:
- Are you an Alaska resident
- Are eligible for Indian Health Services;
- Are not covered by or eligible for Medicare Part A, Medicaid, Denali KidCare, TRICARE, CHAMPVA, or affordable health insurance through an employer.
Does this affect my current Alaska Native health benefits?
No. You still get all services at Indian Health Service and Tribal hospitals and health clinics throughout Alaska and the United States. We want you to keep using your hospitals and health clinics wherever and whenever possible!

Who can I contact for more info or to see if I qualify?
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
(907) 729-5696
anthctship@anthc.org
To speak with a Health Benefits Specialist, please contact:
hbs@anthc.org
(907)729-5696
Arctic Slope Native Association – Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital
Arctic Slope Native Association Outreach at (907) 852-9365
Kenaitze Indian Tribe – Dena’ina Health Clinic
Dena’ina Wellness Center Un’ina Navigators:
Donna Gilbert
907-335-7562
DGilbert@Kenaitze.org
Joanne Shepard
907-335-7504
JShepard@Kenaitze.org
Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC)
Patient Benefits Coordinator:
Darryl Simons
907-228-9280
dsimons@kictribe.org
Kodiak Area Native Association
Alternate Resource Specialist:
KANA Main Clinic – Patient Benefit Coordinator
Paula Matchian
907-486-9861
Paula.Matchian@kodiakhealthcare.org
Patient Benefit Coordinator for Mill Bay Health Center
Angelica Escobar Luckenbach
(907) 486-7348
Angelica.Escobar@kodiakhealthcare.org
Maniilaq Association
Metlakatla Indian Community
Annette Island Service Unit Registration
907-886-4741
John Fawcett
(907) 886-4741, ext. 2010
jgfawcett@aisu.org
Sabrina Ridley
(907) 886-4741, ext. 2032
sridley@aisu.org
Norton Sound Health Corporation
Patient Benefits Team Leader
Darla Jemewouk
907-890-2001
djemewouk@nshcorp.org
Southcentral Foundation
Family Health Resources
(907) 729-7225
scffhrtship@southcentralfoundation.com
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)
Toll-free at 1-855-966-8684
outreach@searhc.org
Tanana Chiefs Conference
Alternate Health Resources Department:
Rhonda Lohrke
(907) 451-6682, extension 3707