Last year’s rate hikes more than doubled rates for some residents at Alaska’s six state-run long-term care facilities.
Aging
State restricts visitors to Alaska nursing homes
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services is placing new restrictions on visitors to long-term care facilities and nursing homes to shield residents from exposure to the coronavirus.
Tribal health programs throughout Alaska take precautions against coronavirus
Alaska Native and tribal health organizations take the wellness of their communities pretty seriously. Many of them are taking a precautionary approach to coronavirus — but their biggest piece of advice is this: Don’t panic.
On high alert for coronavirus, services to Anchorage elders roll on
One subset of Alaskans is particularly at risk from the coronavirus – the elderly – and that has Anchorage facilities that serve senior citizens on high alert.
Alaska’s ferry shutdown adds steep costs for medical travel
The Alaska Marine Highway System has not provided regular service for the past month. That’s made it difficult for people with mobility issues to travel for medical care.
Alaska Senate considers bill to dial back Pioneer Home rate hikes
In September, the lowest-paying residents saw their rates jump by about $1,000. But rates for some residents requiring more intense care jumped by more than $6,000.