STATE OF ALASKA

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division of Public Assistance

TRANSMITTAL NUMBER: MC #14

MANUAL: Work Services Procedure manual

DATE: December 2, 2024

We have made technical corrections and incorporated the changes outlined below.  

If you have any questions, please contact the Work Services Policy team at WSTA@alaska.gov or the Policy & Program Development team  at hss.dpa.policy@alaska.gov.

OVERVIEW OF CHANGES

MS 1002 FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PLANS

• Clarified compliance versus work activities in relation to penalties.

MS 1004-4 SUPPORTIVE SERVICES CODES AND DEFINITIONS

• Revised to clarify the use of funds for vehicle repair diagnostics.

MS 1007-4 GOOD CAUSE OR AN EXEMPTION HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED 

• Deleted reference to penalizing clients with exemption status.