Healthy Communities are Strong Communities
When people are healthy they are more likely to succeed in school and work and to have a better quality of life. Your support through United Way helps to build a stronger community by fighting for every person to have access to the physical and mental health care they need to live healthier lives.
Access to Health Care
Health care access is critical to overall well-being and the ability to participate in our community. United Way is committed to connecting Alaskans to quality, affordable health insurance coverage.
Health Insurance Marketplace® at HealthCare.gov
Open Enrollment for 2024 has closed.
Special enrollment Period going on now.
Outside of Open Enrollment, you can enroll in or change a Marketplace plan only if you qualify for a Special Enrollment based on certain life changes or your estimated household income. Details vary based on the life change. Life changes include such things as:
• Losing Medicaid or job-based health insurance
• Having married
• Had a baby or adopted a child
A United Way Healthcare Navigator can determine if you qualify. The help is free, unbiased and confidential with information and enrollment assistance available by phone, online or in-person. Let a Healthcare Navigator answer any questions you may have and help you:
• Find the right Marketplace plan for you and your family.
• Apply for coverage at HealthCare.gov, including finding and applying for cost savings.
• Enroll in Medicaid and Denali KidCare.
To connect with a United Way Healthcare Navigator:
CALL 2-1-1
or 1-800-478-2221
or TEXT GetCoveredAK to 898-211
You can also connect with a Navigator at various events across the state:
ANCHORAGE AREA EVENTS | |||
DATE | CITY | EVENT/LOCATION | HOURS |
April 6 & 7 | ANC | Spring Fling for Women/Baby Fair/Heal;th Wellness Expo Alaska Airlines Center | Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
April 24 | ANC | Alaska Health Fair Hope Community Resources 540 W. International Airport Rd. | 8 a.m. - 12 Noon |
May 18 | ANC | Alaska Health Fair St. John United Methodist Church 1801 O'Malley Rd. | 8 a.m.- 12 Noon |
May 18 | ANC | Pacific Island Cutural Flag Day Delany Park Strip | 12 Noon - 6 p.m. |
June 15 | ANC | Juneteenth Delany Park Strip 300 W 9th Ave. | Saturday 1 - 6 p.m. |
June 15 | ANC | Pride Fest Delany Park Strip | TBA |
MAT-SU AREA EVENTS | |||
DATE | CITY | EVENT/LOCATION | HOURS |
March 27 | Wasilla | Mat-Su Exployer Expo Menard Sports Center 1001 S Clapp St. | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
April 6 | Willow | Community Health Fair Willow Community Center | 8 a.m. - 12 Noon |
April 13 | Wasilla | Alaska Health Fair Wasilla Area Seniors Center 1304 S Century Circle | 8 a.m. - 12 Noon |
May 4 | Houston | Community Health Fair Mid-Valley Senior Center 11975 W Mid-Valley Way | 8 a.m. - 12 Noon |
May 11 | Wasilla | Mat-Su Community Health Fair Evangelical Covenant Church Wasilla | 8 a.m. - 12 Noon |
July 20 | Palmer | Underground Pride Alaska State Fairgrounds | 1 - 7 p.m. |
Aug. 16 - Sep. 2 | Palmer | Alaska State Fair | TBD |
FAIRBANKS AREA EVENTS | |||
March 30 | Fairbanks | Mush for Kids Pioneer Park 2300 Airport Way | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
April 6 | Salcha | Salcha Community Health Fair Salcha Elementary 8530 Richardson Hwy | 9 a.m. - 12 Noon |
April 13 | Two Rivers | Two Rivers Community Health Fair Two Rivers/Pleasant Valley Volunteer First Department 410 Kauffman St. | 9 a.m. - 12 Noon |
May 10 | Fairbanks | Fairbanks 50+ - Art & Science of Aging Carlson Center 2010 2nd Ave. | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
KENAI PENINSULA EVENTS | |||
April 19 & 20 | Soldotna | Alaska Health Fair Soldotna Peninsula Center Mall 44332 Sterling Hwy. | Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
May 18 | Nikiski | Alaska Health Fair Nikiski Recreation Center 50097 Kenai Spur Hwy. | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
A Denali KidCare Partnership
Every child in Alaska deserves to have the best start in life, but Alaska consistently ranks in the top five states with the most uninsured children. Kids who are uninsured are more likely to have unmet health needs which can lead to lifelong challenges, and we want to turn this around. That’s why Alaska Children’s Trust partnered with Alaska 2-1-1 to launch the Denali KidCare help text line.
If a child in your care is currently uninsured, text KIDCARE to 898-211 to see if they are eligible to receive FREE health care and receive free, confidential support from a United Way Healthcare Navigator to enroll in the program.
Helping Families Save on Prescriptions
One of the biggest barriers to health can be the affordability of prescription drugs. United Way is working with the SingleCare Community Service Partnership to help people get their much-needed prescription medications they otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford.
The SingleCare Prescription Discount Card provides discounts of up to 80%, is available for free to everyone, and requires no paperwork. Get yours today.
Recover Alaska
Alcohol overuse is the top health issue for Alaskans. United Way is partnering with this coalition working to reduce the harm caused by excessive alcohol consumption in Alaska through systemic change. The focus is on long-term improvements that will increase understanding about the effects of excessive alcohol use, change social norms, and improve access to information about treatment.