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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.
Health-Related Relief Programs
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Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
This section of the CARES Act addresses proper procedures to be used by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority in implementing countermeasure research, development and procurement with respect to biodefense and infectious … » more information -
CARES Act Provisions for Seniors and Healthy Start
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) includes provisions addressing senior assistance programs and Healthy Start. » more information -
CARES Act: Coverage of Testing and Preventative Services
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) mandates that private health insurers cover certain testing and preventative services for COVID-19 without prior authorization and at no cost. » more information -
CARES Act: Support for Healthcare Providers
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates funds to detect, prevent, diagnose, and treat coronavirus, and provides additional funding for telehealth: … » more information -
Defense Health Program
This program appropriates $82 million in additional funding to the Department of Defense to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic tests and related services for beneficiaries of military TRICARE health plans, as described in Division F, Section … » more information -
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Health Provisions
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides no-cost COVID-19 testing for participants in private health insurance plans and beneficiaries of federal health insurance programs, and expanded Medicaid benefits. » more information -
Indian Health Services
This program provides funding to the Indian Health Service to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing. Specifically, the program appropriates $64 million in new funding to the Indian Health Service to be used to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic … » more information -
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
This section appropriates an additional $1 billion for a “Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund” for the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) to pay claims submitted by providers for reimbursement for the cost of COVID-19 … » more information -
Alaska Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
This program provides employees with 12 weeks of job-protected leave to take care of oneself or a loved one because of a serious health condition. Although no specific guidance has issued with respect to COVID-19, persons adversely impacted by … » more information -
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 -
Alaska Head Start and Early Head Start
Head Start is a Federal program that funds and promotes the school readiness of children from birth to age five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Early Head Start is a related Federal program … » 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 -
Denali KidCare
The Denali KidCare program provides Medicaid coverage for children from birth through age 18, as well as pregnant women who meet income eligibility standards. Although no specific guidance has issued with respect to COVID-19, persons adversely … » more information -
Early Prescription Refills for Medicaid Recipients
In light of COVID-19, Alaska has relaxed its eligibility requirements for early prescription refills to ensure that Medicaid beneficiaries have sufficient on-hand supply of medicine. 30-day prescriptions will allow a refill when the beneficiary has … » more information -
Health Insurance Through Alaska Medicaid
Through the already-existing Medicaid program, Alaska residents that become unemployed and as a result lose essential minimum insurance coverage may apply for Medicaid. Although no specific guidance has issued with respect to COVID-19, persons … » more information -
Temporary Expansion of Medicaid Telehealth Coverage
In light of COVID-19, Alaska’s Medicaid program has expanded its coverage of services provided to Medicaid beneficiaries through telephonic or live-virtual (i.e., Facebook, FaceTime, or Skype) media. » 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 -
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse is continuing to provide services remotely. Those affected by, or seeking guidance related to … » more information -
National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of free, community-based, non-profit, volunteer-supported medical clinics serving people without, or with little, health insurance. The NAFC … » more information -
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is continuing to operate and is providing coronavirus-specific guidance regarding safety planning … » more information
Housing-Related Relief Programs
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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 -
Temporary Statewide Moratorium on Evictions
On March 23, 2020, all four presiding Alaska trial court judges issued and signed an administrative order that, among other things, suspends all eviction proceedings until May 1, 2020 due to the ongoing “public health emergency” caused by COVID-19. » more information
Insurance-Related Relief Programs
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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 -
Denali KidCare
The Denali KidCare program provides Medicaid coverage for children from birth through age 18, as well as pregnant women who meet income eligibility standards. Although no specific guidance has issued with respect to COVID-19, persons adversely … » more information -
Early Prescription Refills for Medicaid Recipients
In light of COVID-19, Alaska has relaxed its eligibility requirements for early prescription refills to ensure that Medicaid beneficiaries have sufficient on-hand supply of medicine. 30-day prescriptions will allow a refill when the beneficiary has … » more information
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