STATE OF ALASKA

Department of Health and Social Services

Division of Public Assistance

 

 

TRANSMITTAL NUMBER:   2011-03

 

MANUAL:   Alaska Food Stamp Program

 

DATE:   April 1, 2011

 

We are making several changes to incorporate new policy, clarify existing policy, and align policies within our program manuals.  These changes include:

 

 

Other changes are either technical in nature or clarifications that are the result of policy questions or suggestions from the field.

 

Highlights of these and other policy revisions are described below.  If you have any questions please contact the Policy and Program Development Team at 465-3382 or e-mail dpapolicy@alaska.gov.

 

OVERVIEW OF CHANGES

 

MS 601-5 F  When the Application is Delayed

 

MS 602-2 B  Excluded Resources

 

MS 602-2 D  Other Household Resources

 

MS 602-3 B  Unearned Income

 

MS 602-3 D  Exempt Income

 

MS 602-4 E (7)  Verification of Shelter Costs

 

MS 604-2 B (3)  Application Filed During the Month Following the Expiration of the Certification Period

 

MS 604-3A(3)(d)  Changes That Must Be Acted on for Semi-Annual Reporting

 

MS 605-1 C  Boarders/Foster Care Children and Adults

 

MS 605-2 D  Income From Self-Employment

 

MS 605-3(b)(1)   Expedited Service Entitlement

 

MS 605-3B(2)  Verification for Expedited Service Applications

 

MS 605-4B(2)  Subsistence Hunting and Fishing Statement

 

MS 605-4B(3)  Special ID Card for Subsistence Hunting and Fishing

 

MS 606-1A(2)(b)  Monthly Food Stamp Issuance

 

MS 606-2   Food Stamp Use at Retailers and Wholesalers

 

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