Public assistance promotes self-sufficiency and provides basic living expenses to Alaskans in need. Read more…

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News & Updates

• July 1, 2022: Don’t risk a gap in your Medicaid coverage!
  No one knows yet when the Public Health Emergency will end, but the Divsion of Public Assistance wants you to be aware of these upcoming changes so you can be prepared and prevent any disruption of benefits.
• Letter to Medicaid Recipients
• Update your Contact Information flyer (Please share!)
  
• June 30, 2022: Director’s letter about changes to supplements for SNAP recipients
  
• June 24, 2022: Director's message regarding 2022 WIC service changes
• May 13, 2022: Director’s letter about supplements for Temporary Assistance recipients
  
• May 12, 2022:Director’s letter about supplements for Heating Assistance recipients 
• February 18, 2022: Voluntary recall for certain powder formulas, including Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare
  
• January 13, 2022: Phishing Alert!
  
• December 20, 2021: One Fax Number for All Division of Public Assistance Offices
  

• Out of State Benefit Verifications
• Office Changes
• Warnings

More Help

• Alaska 2-1-1 for organizations that help statewide
• Statewide Fee Agent List
• Did you know you can use your SNAP benefits to purchase hunting and fishing gear?
• Child Care Online Search Tool
• Quest (EBT) Card
• Direct Deposit
• See if you qualify for a tax credit
• Register to Vote
• Alaska Job Center Network