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whom the dependent child is living is participating in a strike on the last day of that month. (b) If an individual who is part of an assistance unit, but is not a parent, is participating in a strike on the last day of a month, the following is not included in the ATAP eligibility determination and payment calculation for the assistance unit for that month:

(1) the financial or medical needs of the individual on strike; and

(2) the income and resources of the individual on strike. (c) In this section,

(1) “strike” means a strike or the concerted stoppage of work by two or more employees, including a stoppage because of expiration of a collective bargaining agreement, and any concerted slowdown or other concerted interruption of operations by employees;

(2) “participating in a strike” means, in concert with others, an actual refusal to provide services to one’s employer. (Eff. 8/5/92, Register 123; am 10/1/93, Register 127; am 10/1/97, Register 143) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.27.005 7 AAC 45.266. Diversion payments. (a) If the department determines that a lump-sum diversion payment under AS 47.27.026 would be appropriate to meet the needs of the family of an adult applicant for ATAP benefits under AS 47.27.020, the department may offer to the applicant the option between

(1) the lump-sum diversion payment; and

(2) ongoing ATAP benefits. (b) Based on information provided in the ATAP application and other information or documentation that the department requires, the department will consider the following factors in deciding whether to offer an applicant the diversion-payment option:

(1) the job readiness of the applicant;

(2) the family’s critical financial needs in order to secure employment or family support, including shelter, child care, vehicle, and work-related costs;