Transmittal 2023-01 (04/23)
STATE OF ALASKA
Department of Health
Division of Public Assistance
TRANSMITTAL NUMBER: 2023-01
MANUAL: Heating Assistance Program
DATE: April 3, 2023
Several sections of the Heating Assistance Program Policy Manual have been revised in order to incorporate new policy, clarify existing policy, and align policies within our division's policy manuals.
If you have questions, please contact the Policy & Program Development Team at hss.dpa.policy@alaska.gov.
OVERVIEW OF CHANGES
MS 3001-4C HEAT OR RENT COST
Added examples to assist caseworkers in identifying when a client is paying for heat indirectly through rent.
MS 3002-1A TYPES OF HOUSEHOLDS
Replaced obsolete housing category codes with current ECOS Energy Community Online System codes.
MS 3003-1B UNEARNED INCOME
Added language to clarify how Native dividends are counted.
MS 3010 PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Updated to include explanation of what the performance measures are and the importance of collecting all client data required by LIHEAP Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding source, Administration of Children and Families (ACF).
MS 3011 FRAUD
Created subsections for client and vendor fraud.