Transmittal 2026-01 (04/26)
STATE OF ALASKA
Department of Health
Division of Public Assistance
TRANSMITTAL NUMBER: 2026-01
MANUAL: Heating Assistance Program
DATE: April 1, 2026
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 3001-5 DEFINITIONS
Revised the "Energy Bill Credit Exceeds Maximum Allowed" reason for clarity.
MS 3002-1 TYPES OF HOUSEHOLDS
Updated categorical eligibility criteria to include households participating in ATAP. Alaska Temporary Assistance Program
MS 3003-4 INCOME FROM SELF-EMPLOYMENT
Updated the Self-Employment Annualization Standards used in examples to align with FY Fiscal Year 2026 calculations.
MS 3004-5 GRANT COMPUTATION
Updated income amounts used in grant computation examples to reflect Federal Poverty Level (FPL) guidelines used for FY Fiscal Year 2026.
MS 3008-3 DISTRIBUTION OF GRANT BETWEEN HEATING AND ELECTRICITY
Clarified that the heating/electric benefit split is a fixed 50/50 option only; partial or discretionary splits are not allowed. Exceptions apply only when issuing more than 50% to electricity to restore or prevent disconnection.