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A person described in 7 AAC 47.330 may apply for assistance under 7 AAC 47.300 — 7 AAC 47.535 on a form provided by the department. The department, or a responsible person acting on an applicant’s behalf, may assist the applicant in completing the application. The application must include a physician’s written report completed by the applicant’s physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse in a format provided by the department. (Eff. 11/23/80, Register 76; am 1/14/2000, Register 153; am 6/28/2002, Register 162; am 6/24/2004, Register 170; am 8/25/2010, Register 195; am 7/17/2024, Register 251) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.24.017 AS 47.25.150

AS 47.24.011 AS 47.25.120 AS 47.25.160 7 AAC 47.400. Eligibility determination and placement. (a) Except for an emergency placement under 7 AAC 47.510, the department will forward a written eligibility decision to an applicant not more than 30 days after the department receives an identifiable application for assistance under this chapter. By agreement of the applicant and the department, the 30-day period may be extended if a decision cannot be rendered because of a factor that is beyond the control of the applicant or the department. (b) An applicant who is approved to receive services under 7 AAC 47.300 — 7 AAC 47.535 is responsible for finding an assisted living home placement and shall notify the department of the placement not later than 10 working days after the date of the department’s written eligibility decision. (Eff. 11/23/80, Register 76; am 1/14/2000, Register 153; am 6/28/2002, Register 162; am 6/24/2004, Register 170; am 7/17/2024, Register 251) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.25.120 AS 47.25.200

AS 47.24.011 AS 47.25.160

AS 47.24.017 AS 47.25.170