STATE OF ALASKA

Department of Health and Social Services

Division of Public Assistance

 

 

TRANSMITTAL NUMBER:   2012-01

 

MANUAL:   Alaska Food Stamp Program

 

DATE:   March 1, 2012

 

We are making several changes to clarify existing policy as a result of suggestions from the field.  We have also made changes to the self-employment annualization table based on changes in the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) for Alaska. 

  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 602-1 D  US Citizenship and Eligible Alien Status   MS 602-1 H  Caseworker Responsibilities – Work Requirements   MS 602-1 I   Voluntary Job Quit and Reduction of Work Hours   MS 604-3 G  Adding a Member To The Household   MS 605-2 B  Excluded Members   MS 605-2 D  Income From Self-Employment   MS 605-2 E  Military Pay   Addendum 3  Entitlements Table   Addendum 7  Food Stamp Budget Worksheets