Chronic & Acute Medical Assistance (CAMA)
Chronic & Acute Medical Assistance (CAMA)
The Chronic & Acute Medical Assistance (CAMA) program is a state funded program designed to help needy Alaskans who have specific illnesses get the medical care they need to manage those illnesses. It is a program primarily for people age 21 through 64 who do not qualify for Medicaid benefits, have very little income, and have inadequate or no health insurance.
Who is Eligible?
To be eligible for CAMA, you must:
1. have a covered medical condition,
2. have no third party resources to cover treatment of that medical condition;
3. have very limited financial resources; and
4. be a U.S. Citizen or legal alien
What are the Covered Medical Conditions?
CAMA is available only if you have one of the following medical conditions:
* a terminal illness;
* cancer requiring chemotherapy;
* chronic diabetes or diabetes insipidus
* chronic seizure disorders;
* chronic mental illness;
* chronic hypertension.
More Information
If you have questions about CAMA eligibility, please contact dpapolicy@health.state.ak.us.
If you have questions about CAMA coverage, please call the Health Care Services Recipient Information Line at 1-800-780-9972
