Q. How much is welfare in Alaska?
A person who is single can get up to $1,156 per month in APA benefits or $1,719 per month for a couple. Alaskan seniors who are age 65 or older may also apply for Senior Benefits Program that pays $125, $175, or $250 each month depending on income.
Q. What’s a public assistance?
Public assistance refers to assistance programs that provide either cash assistance or in-kind benefits to individuals and families from any governmental entity. There are two major types of public assistance programs; social welfare programs and social insurance programs.
Q. What is P EBT Alaska?
The Pandemic – Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) Program is additional money for families to buy food due to COVID-19 related school closures. P-EBT is a federal program administered by the State of Alaska.
Q. How much food stamps will I get in Alaska?
What is the average monthly SNAP benefit in Alaska? The average monthly SNAP benefit in Alaska is $166 per person ($41 higher than the national average). That equals an extra $1,002 per year to spend on food!
Q. Is there other financial assistance available in Alaska?
The Alaska Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP) provides cash assistance and work services to low-income families with children to help them with basic needs while they work toward becoming self-sufficient. This program is provided under the Federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant.
Q. How do I qualify for pandemic EBT?
P-EBT 2.0 Eligibility Young children are eligible for P-EBT 2.0 if between October 1, 2020, and August 31, 2021, they were: Age 0-6 years old; and. Part of a household getting CalFresh food benefits; and. Living in a county where at least one school facility is closed or is limiting in-person instruction.
Q. Is the P-EBT a one time payment in Alaska?
Currently, P-EBT is a one-time, federally-funded benefit available for families impacted during the 2019-2020 school year. Families who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are automatically enrolled to receive additional P-EBT benefits.
Q. Where to drop off public assistance forms in Anchorage?
Starting Tuesday, people who call the division will be directed to call a new number for assistance. That number is (800) 478-7778. Drop-off boxes for forms are located outside the University Center’s back entrance. They can also be found at the Muldoon location.
Q. What is the Office of public advocacy in Alaska?
Mission Statement. The Office of Public Advocacy (OPA) provides legal advocacy and guardianship services to vulnerable Alaskans. With offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks, Kenai, Palmer, and Bethel, OPA advocates for abused and neglected children in protective proceedings, provides public guardianship for incapacitated adults,…
Q. How to contact Alaska Department of Health and social services?
We provide basic living expenses to promote self-sufficiency for people in need. Contact our Virtual Contact Center (VCC) at 800-478-7778 or email our offices at [email protected]
Q. What’s the maximum amount of public assistance you can get in Alaska?
Adult Public Assistance Maximum $1,156/month for an individual and $1,719/month for a couple (as of January 2021.) Alaska Temporary Assistance Program Maximum cash benefit of $821 for a family with 1 child, $923 for a family with 2 children.
