STATE OF ALASKA
Department of Health
Division of Public Assistance
TRANSMITTAL NUMBER: 2026-02
MANUAL: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
DATE: July 1, 2026
We have updated the minimum pend time frame given to households to provide requested information from 10 days to 15 days.
Highlights of this policy revision are described below. If you have any questions, please contact the Policy & Program Development team at hss.dpa.policy@alaska.gov.
OVERVIEW OF CHANGES
MS 601-4 VERIFICATION
MS 601-5 ACTIONS TAKEN ON THE APPLICATION
MS 604-2 INTERIM REPORT
MS 604-3 RECERTIFICATION
MS 604-4(A) ACTING ON REPORTED CHANGES
MS 604-4(C) VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: CHANGES REPORTED DURING THE CERTIFICATION PERIOD
MS 604-4(E) ADDING A MEMBER TO THE HOUSEHOLD
MS 605-3(B) EXPEDITED SERVICE