VA-Covered IV Ketamine Treatment
The Treatment You’ve Been Looking For
VA-Covered IV Ketamine Treatment
Ketwell Alaska in Anchorage is now credentialed under the Veterans Care Agreement (VCA) program, allowing eligible veterans to receive IV ketamine treatment fully covered by the VA. Referrals are typically initiated through VA Community Care. Travel and lodging reimbursement may be available for qualifying veterans.
At Ketwell Alaska, we are honored to support Alaska veterans seeking relief from treatment-resistant depression and other qualified mental-health–related conditions. All veteran care in our clinic is authorized through the VA under Veterans Care Agreements. Referrals and authorizations are typically coordinated through VA Community Care.
Who We Help
Serving Veterans Across Alaska
Ketwell Alaska provides IV ketamine therapy exclusively for mental-health–related indications authorized by the VA.
Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD)
Mood-related conditions when ketamine is clinically appropriate and VA-authorized
(excluding primary pain diagnoses)
We welcome veterans from Anchorage, Fairbanks, the Mat-Su, Interior Alaska, the Kenai Peninsula, Southeast communities, and rural and off-road villages.
How VA Community Care & Veterans Care Agreements Work
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Step 1 – Speak With Your VA Provider
Start by talking with your VA primary care clinician, psychiatrist, or mental-health provider. Tell them you are interested in IV ketamine treatment at: Ketwell Alaska – Anchorage, AK (Authorized under Veterans Care Agreements) Your provider will determine whether IV ketamine is clinically appropriate for you under VA guidelines. -
Step 2 – VA Referral & Authorization
Although Ketwell Alaska is credentialed through Veterans Care Agreements, referrals are commonly initiated through the VA Community Care Office.
Your VA care team will:
1). Submit a referral naming Ketwell Alaska
2). Request a VCA authorization for IV ketamine
3). Notify you when the authorization is approved
We cannot begin care until we receive the official authorization from the VA. -
Step 3 – Ketwell Alaska Schedules Your Appointment
After we receive the authorization, our team will contact you to schedule your intake consultation and infusion appointments. We coordinate carefully with rural veterans who may need to arrange flights, ferries, or overnight lodging. -
Step 4 – Ongoing Communication With the VA
We provide treatment notes and updates directly to your VA care team.
VA Beneficiary Travel Benefits
Travel & Lodging Support For Alaska Veterans
Many veterans must travel long distances for specialty care. When your treatment at KetWell Alaska is authorized by the VA, you may be eligible for Beneficiary Travel Reimbursement, which may include:
Air travel or mileage reimbursement
Lodging reimbursement for required overnights
Limited meal or incidental reimbursements (per VA standards)
Eligibility is determined solely by the VA, not Ketwell Alaska.
We will gladly provide appointment documentation to support your claim.
A calming and professional treatment experience
What to Expect at Ketwell Alaska
Your first visit includes:
Review of your VA authorization
Comprehensive clinical intake
Discussion of your mental health history and goals
Time for all questions to be answered
During your infusion:
You will be continuously monitored by trained medical staff
You will relax in a private setting
Many patients report calm, dreamlike experiences
A nurse will remain attentive throughout your infusion
After your infusion:
You’ll rest until medically cleared
You must have transportation arranged
Treatment notes will be forwarded to your VA provider
Why Veterans Choose Ketwell Alaska
- Credentialed under Veterans Care Agreements
- Experienced mental-health ketamine team
- Located in Anchorage with support for statewide travel
- Veteran-respectful, trauma-informed care environment
- Clear communication with VA providers
FAQ
Yes. Ketwell Alaska is contracted through Veterans Care Agreements, and treatment is fully covered when authorized by the VA. Referrals typically move through VA Community Care. Referrals cannot come from a PCP or private MH provider, they must come from a VA mental health provider.
Only VA mental-health-related indications are eligible, and referrals must originate within VA Mental Health.
Contact your VA mental health provider and ask about a referral to Ketwell Alaska under the VA’s Veterans Care Agreement program.
Yes. We send progress notes and updates after each visit to support integrated care.
Contact & Referral Information
For Veterans
- 1). Contact your VA provider
- 2). Request a referral to Ketwell Alaska (Anchorage, AK)
- 3). Ensure requested referral comes from a VA mental health provider through VCA
- 4). Wait for VA authorization approval
- 5). Ketwell Alaska will call you to schedule. Please note: authorization can take up to 14 days depending on VA processing times.
For VA Providers
- Referrals cannot come from Primary Care or private mental-health providers. All ketamine referrals must be initiated through VA Mental Health and submitted through VA Community Care.
- Ketwell Alaska
- Phone: 907-885-0206
- Fax: 907-885-0206
- Secure Email: info@ketwellalaska.com
