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An application for ATAP benefits must be signed by

(1) a caretaker relative of the dependent child who is the basis of the application for ATAP benefits, as determined under 7 AAC 45.225;

(2) both parents of the dependent child, if the child is residing with both parents;

(3) an individual appointed under 7 AAC 45.157(a) as the authorized representative of a caretaker relative; or

(4) an individual acting responsibly in the place of the caretaker relative, as determined under 7 AAC 45.157(b), if

(A) the caretaker relative under (1) of this section is incompetent or incapacitated; or

(B) both parents under (2) of this section are incompetent or incapacitated. (Eff. 8/5/92, Register 123; am 7/1/97, Register 142) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.27.010

AS 47.27.005 AS 47.27.020 7 AAC 45.157. Authorized representative. (a) A caretaker relative may appoint a representative who, in the relative’s place, is authorized to apply for ATAP assistance on behalf of a prospective recipient. Anyone who is 18 years of age or over may be an authorized representative. The appointment of an authorized representative must be documented in writing, signed, and dated by the caretaker relative and the authorized representative. If the caretaker relative is illiterate, the relative may sign with a mark witnessed by two individuals who each date and sign their own name on the document. (b) If a caretaker relative is physically or mentally incapable of making application, and is incapable of appointing an authorized representative in accordance with (a) of this section, an application for assistance may be filed by an individual who is acting responsibly in the place of the caretaker relative. (Eff. 8/5/92, Register 123; am 10/1/97, Register 143) Statutory Authority: