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Medicaid is a federal U.S. health insurance program that provides health coverage to millions of Americans. The program primarily covers low-income adults, children pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities.
Federal guidelines for the Medicaid program are established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Learn more about Medicaid at a national level on the CMS website here.
The American Samoa Medicaid program is administered by the American Samoa Department of Health and Welfare. Learn more about Medicaid in American Samoa on the State Medicaid Agency website here.
Through Medicaid, people gain access to health care services that may not be affordable without it. Additionally, some programs and benefits include special protections—such as provider network and payment methods—that help ensure services are accessible. Medicaid also provides preventive care and other services help people stay healthy and avoid costlier care.
Medicaid covers medical and health care services such as:
*Additional services, such as nursing homes or personal care services, may be available to those who have special needs.
Medicaid does not cover the following types of medical services:
Learn more about medical and health care services that are covered by Medicaid in American Samoa on the agency’s FAQ page here.
Unlike Medicaid programs operating in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, American Samoa’s Medicaid program does not require participants to pay a monthly premium, which is a monthly enrollment fee.
Recipients in American Samoa are also exempt from paying a small out-of-pocket cost for treatments, which are known as copayments.
To learn more about Medicaid funding in American Samoa, click here.
To apply for Medicaid in American Samoa, complete the following two steps:
To apply for Medicaid in American Samoa, contact the American Samoa Medicaid State Agency. American Samoa does not do individual Medicaid enrollment. The Medicaid Office uses a Concept of Presumptive Eligibility (CPE) which does not involve individual eligibility determination based on personal income and citizenship status.
To apply for Medicaid by mail, write a letter requesting Medicaid enrollment and send it to:
American Samoa Medicaid State Agency
ASTCA Executive Building #306
P.O. Box 6101Pago Pago, AS 96799
To apply for Medicaid in person, visit the address above.
To apply for Medicaid by phone, call the American Samoa Medicaid State Agency at (684) 699-4777.
To apply for Medicaid by fax, send a letter requesting Medicaid enrollment to (684) 699-4780.
To apply for Medicaid by email, send your request to omr@medicaid.as.gov
CPE methodology calculates and determines the presumed eligibility of its Medicaid recipients by estimating the percentage of the population below 200% of the poverty level. Currently, American Samoa has no online Medicaid application.
If you have questions about the application process or require assistance, call the American Samoa Medicaid State Agency at (684) 699-4777.
The American Samoa Medicaid State Agency will review your application to verify if you are eligible for Medicaid. In some cases, the agency may ask for additional information before approving your application.
Medicaid applications will be denied if applicants do not meet the eligibility requirements. Also, beneficiaries can have their benefits terminated or reduced if their eligibility status changes while they are enrolled.
Learn more about filing a Medicaid appeal here.
If your Medicaid application is denied or your benefits amount is reduced, you have the right to file an appeal.
You can submit your written appeal request in the following ways:
American Samoa Medicaid State Agency
ASTCA Executive Building #306
P.O. Box 6101
Pago Pago, AS 96799
The American Samoa Medicaid State Agency will review your claim and may ask for additional information or evidence of your eligibility.
American Samoa Medicaid recipients must report changes that can influence their eligibility status, including relocating to a new address.
If you move to a new residence within American Samoa, you can update your address by contacting the American Samoa Medicaid State Agency in the following ways:
American Samoa Medicaid State Agency
ASTCA Executive Building #306
P.O. Box 6101
Pago Pago, AS 96799
Note: Medicaid benefits do not transfer. If you move to a new state, you must reapply for Medicaid in your new location. If you have further questions about moving with Medicaid, visit the national Medicaid Contact Us here.
For help with a Medicaid application, or for any further questions about the Medicaid program, contact the American Samoa Department of Health and Welfare:
American Samoa Medicaid State Agency
ASTCA Executive Building #306
P.O. Box 6101
Pago Pago, AS 96799
You can also visit the American Samoa Medicaid State Agency at the address above.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Medicaid program and compiled a guide and the following answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free Medicaid Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply, program eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view or download our free guide here.
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To apply for Medicaid in American Samoa, complete the following two steps:
To apply for Medicaid in American Samoa, contact the American Samoa Medicaid State Agency. American Samoa does not do individual Medicaid enrollment. The Medicaid Office uses a Concept of Presumptive Eligibility (CPE) which does not involve individual eligibility determination based on personal income and citizenship status.
To apply for Medicaid by mail, write a letter requesting Medicaid enrollment and send it to:
American Samoa Medicaid State Agency
ASTCA Executive Building #306
P.O. Box 6101Pago Pago, AS 96799
To apply for Medicaid in person, visit the address above.
To apply for Medicaid by phone, call the American Samoa Medicaid State Agency at (684) 699-4777.
To apply for Medicaid by fax, send a letter requesting Medicaid enrollment to (684) 699-4780.
To apply for Medicaid by email, send your request to omr@medicaid.as.gov
CPE methodology calculates and determines the presumed eligibility of its Medicaid recipients by estimating the percentage of the population below 200% of the poverty level. Currently, American Samoa has no online Medicaid application.
If you have questions about the application process or require assistance, call the American Samoa Medicaid State Agency at (684) 699-4777.
The American Samoa Medicaid State Agency will review your application to verify if you are eligible for Medicaid. In some cases, the agency may ask for additional information before approving your application.
Medicaid applications will be denied if applicants do not meet the eligibility requirements. Also, beneficiaries can have their benefits terminated or reduced if their eligibility status changes while they are enrolled.
Learn more about filing a Medicaid appeal here.
If your Medicaid application is denied or your benefits amount is reduced, you have the right to file an appeal.
You can submit your written appeal request in the following ways:
American Samoa Medicaid State Agency
ASTCA Executive Building #306
P.O. Box 6101
Pago Pago, AS 96799
The American Samoa Medicaid State Agency will review your claim and may ask for additional information or evidence of your eligibility.
For help with a Medicaid application, or for any further questions about the Medicaid program, contact the American Samoa Department of Health and Welfare:
American Samoa Medicaid State Agency
ASTCA Executive Building #306
P.O. Box 6101
Pago Pago, AS 96799
You can also visit the American Samoa Medicaid State Agency at the address above.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Medicaid program and compiled a guide and the following answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free Medicaid Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply, program eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view or download our free guide here.
