NOME MEDICAID DISTRICT OFFICE P.O. Box 2110 214 E. Front Street Nome, AK 99762 Phone (907) 443-2237 –  (1-800-478-2236) Fax (907) 443-2307

Services: Pregnant Women Medicaid SNAP Application Public Assistance

Here’s some information about services related to Medicaid, Food Stamps, and Welfare in Nome, Alaska:

1. Division of Public Assistance (DPA):
   • The Division of Public Assistance in Alaska promotes self-sufficiency and provides basic living expenses to Alaskans in need.
   • Secure Document Portal: DPA now has a secure document upload portal where you can directly upload documents for all Public Assistance programs. This makes it easier to provide proof when requested by DPA staff.
   • Same-Day Service in Kenai and Homer: Residents of the Kenai and Homer areas can now receive same-day service at their local DPA offices.
   • Scam Alert: Be cautious of calls from an 866 number asking for your SNAP/EBT information. Never give out your SNAP/EBT number over the phone to unauthorized parties.
   • Pregnant Women Medicaid Changes: Coverage for “Pregnant Women Medicaid” has been enhanced. The income limit has increased from 200% of the Federal Poverty Level to 225%, and postpartum coverage now extends from 60 days after pregnancy to 12 months.
2. Nome District Food Stamp Office:
   • Address: 14 Front Street, Nome, Alaska, 99762
   • Phone: 800-478-2236.
3. Online SNAP Application:
   • An online application for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is available on the DPA website. It’s optimized for mobile and desktop devices, streamlining the process and allowing direct document uploads.
4. Food Stamp Offices in Nome:
   • The USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is distributed by the offices in Nome that handle state social/family services.

For more details or specific assistance, you can visit the Nome District Office located at 214 E. Front Street, Nome, AK 99762.

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Nome AK Medicaid – Food Stamp – Welfare Office administrates your local program under Alaska State guidelines. Medicaid provides health care for low income people. Welfare programs (TANF) give assistance to those who have little or no income. While Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Food Stamps helps low-income families buy food.

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