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Alaska
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 11, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Alaska, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Resources website or the governor's COVID-19 Resources website.
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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Alaska Family Leave Act of 1992
This law provides public employees of the State of Alaska and its subdivisions with up to 18 weeks of job-protected leave to take care of oneself or a loved one because of a serious health problem. Although no specific guidance has issued with … » more information -
Temporary Suspension of Requirements to Pay Workers Compensation Insurance, Pay Business or Licensing Fees, Pay Registration Fees for Boats or Vehicles, And Submit Certain State Tax Filings
On March 31, 2020, Governor Mike Dunleavy issued an order suspending until May 11, 2020 the enforcement of certain statues and regulations in order to stabilize Alaska’s economy following the recent slowdown in business activity. Among others … » more information -
Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Unemployed workers affected by COVID-19 may be eligible for benefits under already-existing Alaska unemployment insurance, which provides temporary income for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and who are either looking for … » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
Alaska Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Alaska SNAP program provides relief for individuals and families to afford food at supermarkets, grocery stores, and farmers’ markets. » more information -
Automatic Six-Month Extension of Certification of All Public Assistance Programs
Recently issued guidance from the Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Assistance states that all Alaskan “public assistance programs, including SNAP, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance, Adult Public Assistance, and Senior … » more information -
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program
WIC is a public health program providing Alaskan families nutrition and breastfeeding education, counseling, support, nutritious foods and referrals to needed services. Although no specific guidance has issued with respect to COVID-19, persons … » more information
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