(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 receive a monthly bonus of
(1) $250, if the person's application was submitted before January 1, 1994;
(2) $200, if the person's application was submitted on or after January 1, 1994, but before January 1, 1995;
(3) $150, if the person's application was submitted on or after January 1, 1995, but before January 1, 1996; or
(4) $100, if the person's application was submitted on or after January 1, 1996, but before January 1, 1997.
(b) When the commissioner of health determines that an applicant qualifies under AS 47.45.010 - 47.45.160 the commissioner shall immediately begin payment of the bonus.
(c) A person who otherwise qualifies to receive a bonus provided for in AS 47.45.010 - 47.45.160 may continue to do so only as long as that person continues to be a resident of the state.
(d) [Repealed, ยง 62 ch 21 SLA 1991.]
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 47. Welfare, Social Services, and Institutions
Chapter 45. Older Alaskans and Long-term Care Facility Residents
Article 1. Alaska Longevity Bonus.
Sec. 47.45.010. Persons who may qualify for longevity bonus.
Sec. 47.45.020. Continuous eligibility procedures.
Sec. 47.45.030. Absence from the state.
Sec. 47.45.040. Disqualification.
Sec. 47.45.050. Department hearing.
Sec. 47.45.070. Unqualified persons.
Sec. 47.45.080. Accrual of bonuses.
Sec. 47.45.110. Treasurer of system.
Sec. 47.45.120. Exemption from state and local taxation and from debt collection.
Sec. 47.45.122. Eligibility for public assistance.
Sec. 47.45.130. Death or cessation of residency.
Sec. 47.45.140. Penalty for false statements or records.
Sec. 47.45.160. Administrative Procedure Act not applicable.