STATE OF ALASKA

Department of Health and Social Services

Division of Public Assistance

TRANSMITTAL NUMBER: MC #6

MANUAL: Work Services Procedure Manual

DATE: September 1, 2020

We are making several changes to clarify existing policy as a result of suggestions from the Field and Work Services providers.

Highlights of these policy revisions are described below. If you have any questions, please contact the Work Services Policy Team at WSTA@alaska.gov or dpapolicy@alaska.gov.

OVERVIEW OF CHANGES

MS 1002-1      SELF-SUFFICIENCY PLANNING REQUIREMENTS

• Updated policy to include the assignment of medical activities such as scheduling and attending medical appointments (including mental and behavioral health appointments) as steps towards obtaining self-sufficiency on the client's FSSP.