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 with the intent to remain in the state indefinitely and to make a home in the state; a person demonstrates the requisite intent by maintaining a principal place of abode in the state for one year and by providing other proof of intent the commissioner may require by regulation, including proof that the person is not claiming residency outside the state or obtaining benefits under a claim of residency outside the state.
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.