(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 Procedure Act) to carry out the purposes of the program.
(c) If the department estimates that appropriations for the program are insufficient to meet the demands of the program in a fiscal year, the department may reduce or eliminate the cash benefit available to recipients.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 47. Welfare, Social Services, and Institutions
Chapter 45. Older Alaskans and Long-term Care Facility Residents
Article 2. Senior Benefits Payment Program.
Sec. 47.45.301. Alaska senior benefits payment program.
Sec. 47.45.302. Cash assistance benefit.
Sec. 47.45.304. Continuation of benefits.
Sec. 47.45.306. Appeal rights.
Sec. 47.45.308. Ability to recover or recoup improper assistance or benefits.