In AS 47.45.301 - 47.45.309,
(1) “department” means the Department of Health;
(2) “eligible individual” means an individual who meets the requirements of AS 47.45.301 - 47.45.309 and regulations adopted under those statutes for eligibility for the program;
(3) “family member” means a person who is
(A) legally related to an eligible individual through marriage or guardianship; or
(B) an eligible individual's sibling, parent, grandparent, son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, or first cousin;
(4) “program” means the senior benefits payment program established in AS 47.45.301 - 47.45.309;
(5) “resident” has the meaning given in AS 47.25.430(a).
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.