STATE OF ALASKA

Department of Health 

Division of Public Assistance

TRANSMITTAL NUMBER: 2024-03

MANUAL: Heating Assistance Program

DATE: December 2, 2024

Sections of the Heating Assistance Program Policy Manual have been revised in order to incorporate new policy, clarify existing policy, and align policies within our division's policy manuals.

If you have questions, please contact the Policy & Program Development Team at hss.dpa.policy@alaska.gov.

OVERVIEW OF CHANGES

MS 3000-2          DEFINITIONS

• Revised signature requirement to allow for digital and handwritten signatures created on an electronic device (finger/stylus to screen).
• Added "Acceptable Application" to the definition terms.
• Updated the term "Identifiable Application" to reference HAPHeating Assistance Program MS 3001-2B.

MS 3001             APPLICATION PROCESS

• Updated the application process to align with DPADivision of Public Assistance's other programs.
• Added note outlining the application methods.

MS 3001-2          THE APPLICATION FORM

• Updated the application form section to align with DPADivision of Public Assistance's other programs.

Addendum A     COMMUNITY LISTING

• Revised date from FY2023 to FY2025.
• Updated the community listing based on the new TCCTanana Chiefs Conference MOAMemorandum of Agreement that is effective 10/01/2024.

Addendum B     HAPHeating Assistance Program TRIBAL PROVIDERS

• Added note that AVCPAssociation of Village Council Presidents does not accept applications via email.

Addendum G     INCOME GRID

• Added native dividend exemption.