STATE OF ALASKA
Department of Health and Social Services
Division of Public Assistance
TRANSMITTAL NUMBER: MC #37
MANUAL: Alaska Temporary Assistance Program
DATE: August 31, 2012
The Alaska Temporary Assistance heating and non-heating utility standards increase effective October 2012. The Eligibility Information System (EIS) will automatically apply these new standards when determining eligibility and benefit amounts beginning October 2012. We also took this opportunity to make a few minor clarifications and technical corrections.
Highlights of these policy revisions are described below. If you have any questions, please contact the Policy and Program Development Team at 465-3382 or email dpapolicy@alaska.gov.
OVERVIEW OF CHANGES
MS 717-3 How a Caretaker Cooperates with Child Support Services Division
MS 717-6 A Applicant Materials to CSSD
Addendum 2 Temporary Assistance Income and Payment Standards