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Time-limit exemptions may not exceed 20 percent of the ATAP caseload. Segregated state TANF funds will be used to provide assistance for families receiving time-limit exemptions beyond the 20 percent maximum allowed under federal law. 3.6 PROGRAM PARTICIPANT RIGHTS The Division’s employee training plans include the topic of ethical conduct and has the Division’s processes on the topic readily accessible via the DPA Administrative Procedures Manual, section 100-10 Ethical Conduct. This manual is available on the Division’s intranet and public website. All ATAP applicants and program participants are provided fair and equitable treatment and have a legal right to a fair hearing. An opportunity for a hearing is granted to any recipient whose application for assistance is denied or whose benefits are altered or terminated. A hearing request can be made in writing either by the recipient or by an authorized representative acting on the recipient's behalf to any Division employee. If requested, the Division will assist the recipient in making a hearing request. A hearing request must be made within 30 days from the date of the notice. The state regulation at 7 AAC 49.010 – 900 further defines the written notice requirements, selection of hearing location, and timelines for these actions. When applicants and program participants request a fair hearing they are provided with the “All About Fair Hearings” (GEN 84) form and the “Preparing for your Fair Hearing” (DPA5) form in order to prepare them for the fair hearing process. These forms are available in hardcopy and ADA compliant electronic copy and can be physically handed, mailed, faxed, or emailed to the applicant or program recipient. A recipient has 10 days to submit written opposition if they disagree with the proposed decision. The Department Commissioner or designee will review the proposed decision. Once the Commissioner renders the final decision, it is binding upon the agency. The recipient can still appeal to the Superior Court. Applicants and program participants of ATAP are informed of their rights multiple times throughout the program eligibility determination process and review period. Their program rights and responsibilities along with their civil rights are provided as follows: • Printed on pages 3 – 5 of the Division’s Public Assistance Application (GEN 50C) and on pages 9 – 11 of the Public Assistance Review Application (GEN 72). These forms are available in hardcopy via lobby or upon fax or mail out request and ADA compliant electronic copy via the Division’s public website or upon email request. • Verbally or visually (American Sign Language) reviewed in a language familiar to the applicant or the participant at time of initial application interview, fee agent interview, and at review interview. • Printed on every notice sent by the Division. Alaska TANF State Plan P lan Effective December 31, 2025 5 | P a g e