STATE OF ALASKA
Department of Health
Division of Public Assistance
TRANSMITTAL NUMBER: MC #86
MANUAL: Alaska Temporary Assistance Program
DATE: October 1, 2026
The Alaska Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP) heating and non-heating utility standards change effective October 2026.The Eligibility Information System (EIS) will automatically apply these new standards when determining eligibility and benefit amounts beginning October 2026.
Highlights of all the policy revisions are described below. If you have any questions, please contact the Policy & Program Development team at hss.dpa.policy@alaska.gov.
OVERVIEW OF CHANGES
ADDENDUM 2 PROGRAM STANDARDS