STATE OF ALASKA

Department of Health and Social Services

Division of Public Assistance

 

 

TRANSMITTAL NUMBER: MC #52

 

MANUAL: Alaska Temporary Assistance Program

 

DATE: August 1, 2016

 

This manual update reflects changes from the Alaska Legislation with the enactment of Senate Bill 91, a change in Federal Legislation (the WIOA), further clarification of allowable work exemptions, and employability assessment time limits.

 

Highlights of these policy revisions are described below. If you have any questions, please contact the Policy and Program Development Team at dpapolicy@alaska.gov.

 

OVERVIEW OF CHANGES

 

MS 710-3      Disqualifying Conditions

 

 

MS 719-1      Self-Sufficiency Planning Requirement

 

 

MS 719-2      Employability Assessment

 

 

MS 730-2      Exemptions from Work Activities

 

 

MS 734-2      Tuition Costs

 

 

MS 753-6      Other Exclusions

 

 

MS 757-17      Summer Youth Employment and Training Program

 

 

MS 759-5      Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act

 

 

MS 770-7      Ineligible Drug Felon