Temporary Assistance Seasonal Reductions
Summer is near and the time approaches for most two parent ATAP benefits to be reduced by 50 percent for the months of July, August and September.  Systems Operations has several processes in place to assist caseworkers with these changes.

Appointment-Plus Online Appointment Scheduler
Appointment-Plus Online Appointment Scheduler is here! Appointment-Plus is an easy to use web-based appointment scheduler that enables you to manage your schedule all in one place.

Ineligible Household Member Deductions for Family Medicaid Cases
household members include individuals such as stepparents and the parent(s) of a minor parent. Policy requires that a portion of the income of a stepparent or parent(s) of a minor parent be counted in the eligibility determination, but their needs are not included in the household size. 

DHSS and Affiliated Computer Services to develop, implement new MMIS
In fall 2007, the Department of Health and Social Services signed a contract
with Affiliated Computer Services to replace the state’s Medicaid claims system. Alaska has had this system, called the Medicaid Management Information System or MMIS, for about two decades.

The Role of Fee Agents in the Eligibility Process
In 2005, several local quality councils identified the fee agent process as an area in our workflow system that needs improvement.

Seasonal Income
Spring and summer provide the opportunity for many changes in income for Public Assistance households.  Individuals may be starting or ending jobs, or their work schedule may be changing.  Household income may also change due to individuals moving into or out of the home. 

Public Assistance Caseload Information is Now Only a Few Clicks Away 
It is now easier to make data-driven decisions and dispel damaging myths. The Research Unit is here for you - to dig through the mounds of available data, track facts and figures, guide you through the perilous waters of anecdotal information, and discover the treasure of hidden truths.