Title 47 — Welfare, Social Services, and Institutions
34 chapters · 745 sections in this title.
AS 47.45.010 Persons who may qualify for longevity bonus.
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(a) A person who is 65 years of age or over who resides in the state for at least one year immediately preceding application for a longevity bonus under AS 47.45.010 — 47.45.160 may apply to the commissioner of administration no later than December 31, 1996, for qualification to …
AS 47.45.020 Continuous eligibility procedures.
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After qualification, monthly applications for bonuses may be made in person to any office of the Department of Health. Mailed monthly applications shall also be considered by the department. In-person or mailed applications shall be made on forms provided by the department and sh…
AS 47.45.030 Absence from the state.
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(a) After qualification, a recipient shall notify the commissioner of health when the recipient expects to be absent from the state if the absence is for a continuous period that exceeds 60 days. After that notification, the recipient may no longer receive bonuses from the Depart…
AS 47.45.035 Unpaid sabbaticals. [Repealed, § 4 ch 78 SLA 2002.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 47.45.040 Disqualification.
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Disqualification under AS 47.45.010 — 47.45.160 shall rest solely with the commissioner of health and shall be outlined in the regulations adopted under AS 47.45.100.
AS 47.45.045 Reapplication after disqualification. [Repealed, § 4 ch 78 SLA 2002.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 47.45.050 Department hearing.
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The Department of Health may arrange with the office of administrative hearings (AS 44.64.010) to hold a hearing upon the request of an applicant or recipient who has been disqualified. Before this hearing, the department shall, by certified mail, notify an applicant or recipient…
AS 47.45.060 Legal remedy.
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Legal remedy from disqualification may be sought by an applicant or recipient in any court of competent jurisdiction in the state. The burden of proof shall rest solely upon the applicant or recipient and any costs related to a disqualification verdict determined against the appl…
AS 47.45.070 Unqualified persons.
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(a) An unqualified person is one who (1) does not meet the age or residence requirements as provided for under AS 47.45.010 — 47.45.160; (2) meets the age and residence requirements of AS 47.45.010 — 47.45.160 but either is confined in a state or federal mental health institution…
AS 47.45.080 Accrual of bonuses.
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A recipient may not for any reason, receive an accrual of bonuses in excess of two monthly payments. Interest may not be paid on accrued bonuses. Upon the death of a recipient the commissioner of health shall pay to the beneficiary of the recipient any accrued bonuses not to exce…
AS 47.45.090 Alaska longevity bonus fund. [Repealed, § 12 ch 42 SLA 1997.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 47.45.100 Regulations.
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The commissioner of health shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of AS 47.45.010 — 47.45.160.
AS 47.45.110 Treasurer of system.
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The commissioner of revenue is the treasurer of the system and has powers and duties for this purpose.
AS 47.45.120 Exemption from state and local taxation and from debt collection.
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(a) Bonuses received under AS 47.45.010 — 47.45.160 are exempt from all state and political subdivision taxes except sales and use taxes. A bonus received under AS 47.45.010 — 47.45.160 is not exempt from a federal tax requirement. (b) Bonuses received under AS 47.45.010 — 47.45.…
AS 47.45.122 Eligibility for public assistance.
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(a) An individual whose public assistance is denied or reduced solely because of the receipt of a bonus under AS 47.45.010 — 47.45.160 by the individual or by a member of the individual's household is eligible for assistance under the general relief assistance program in AS 47.25…
AS 47.45.130 Death or cessation of residency.
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The commissioner of health shall establish procedures to stop a bonus when a recipient under AS 47.45.010 — 47.45.160 no longer qualifies. When a recipient dies or discontinues residency in the state the recipient's qualification for a bonus shall stop at the time of the recipien…
AS 47.45.140 Penalty for false statements or records.
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A person who wilfully or knowingly makes a false statement, or falsifies or permits to be falsified any record required by AS 47.45.010 — 47.45.160, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, is punishable by a fine of not more than $500, or by imprisonment for not more tha…
AS 47.45.150 Definitions.
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In AS 47.45.010 — 47.45.160, (1) “bonus” means a monthly Alaska longevity bonus payment made to a person or the person's beneficiary who qualifies under AS 47.45.010 — 47.45.160; (2) “resident” or “resident of the state” means an individual who is physically present in the state …
AS 47.45.160 Administrative Procedure Act not applicable.
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AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) does not apply to AS 47.45.010 — 47.45.160.
AS 47.45.170 Purpose. [Repealed, § 6 ch 38 SLA 1984.]
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Article 2. Senior Benefits Payment Program.
AS 47.45.300 Senior care program. [Repealed, § 4 ch 89 SLA 2005.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 47.45.301 Alaska senior benefits payment program.
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(a) The Alaska senior benefits payment program is established in the Department of Health to provide cash benefits as far as practicable under appropriations provided by law. (b) The department shall administer the program and adopt regulations under AS 44.62 (Administrative Proc…
AS 47.45.302 Cash assistance benefit.
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(a) An individual is eligible for a cash assistance benefit under the program if the individual (1) is 65 years of age or older; (2) is a resident of the state; (3) is a citizen of the United States or a qualified alien under 8 U.S.C. 1613 and 1641; (4) has a household income tha…
AS 47.45.304 Continuation of benefits.
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An eligible individual who leaves the state may not receive a cash benefit under AS 47.45.302 during the absence unless the individual's absence is temporary and is for one of the following reasons: (1) to receive medical treatment for the individual; (2) to accompany the individ…
AS 47.45.306 Appeal rights.
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An individual who receives a determination from the department that denies, limits, or modifies a cash benefit under AS 47.45.301 — 47.45.309, other than a determination under AS 47.45.301(c) to reduce or eliminate benefits, may request a hearing before the office of administrati…
AS 47.45.308 Ability to recover or recoup improper assistance or benefits.
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An individual is liable to the department for the value of assistance or benefits improperly paid to the individual under AS 47.45.302 or former AS 47.45.310 or 47.45.320 if the improper payment was based on inaccurate or incomplete information provided by the individual. In a ci…
AS 47.45.309 Definitions.
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In AS 47.45.301 — 47.45.309, (1) “department” means the Department of Health; (2) “eligible individual” means an individual who meets the requirements of AS 47.45.301 — 47.45.309 and regulations adopted under those statutes for eligibility for the program; (3) “family member” mea…
AS 47.45.310 Secs. 47.45.310 — 47.45.390. Cash assistance benefit; prescription drug benefit; continuation of benefits; appeal rights; ability to recover or recoup improper assistance benefits; Alaska senior care fund; definitions. [Repealed, § 4 ch 89 SLA 2005.]
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Article 3. Long-term Care Allowance.
AS 47.45.400 Long-term care allowance.
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(a) The department shall exclude a personal needs allowance of $200 a month from the income calculation made for the reimbursed cost of long-term care facility services, including swing-bed facility services, paid by the department for a person who is a recipient of medical assis…