(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 47.25.120 - 47.25.300. Notwithstanding the limit in AS 47.25.130, the individual is entitled to receive the same amount as the individual would have received under other public assistance programs had the individual not received a longevity bonus.
(b) In this section “other public assistance” means
(1) Supplemental Security Income under 42 U.S.C. 1381 - 1385;
(2) Medicaid under 42 U.S.C. 1396 - 1396p; and
(3) Adult Public Assistance under AS 47.25.430 - 47.25.615.
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.