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7 AAC 47.555. Application. (a) An individual may apply for assistance under AS 47.45.301 — 47.45.309 and 7 AAC 47.547 — 7 AAC 47.599 by

(1) submitting an application;

(2) certifying on a form provided by the department to the accuracy and truthfulness of information provided under (1) of this subsection; and

(3) providing documentation requested by the department to verify information provided under (1) of this subsection. (b) Application may be made by the individual seeking assistance or by a responsible person acting on the individual’s behalf. (c) If the individual discontinues assistance under AS 47.45.301 — 47.45.309 and 7 AAC 47.547 — 7 AAC 47.599, the individual may reapply by submitting the forms specified in (a) of this section. (Eff. 8/1/2007, Register 183; am 2/27/2016, Register 217) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.45.301 AS 47.45.302 7 AAC 47.557. Eligibility determination. (a) Within 30 days after the department receives an identifiable application for assistance under 7 AAC 47.555, the department will forward a written eligibility decision to the applicant. The department will extend the time period if the department determines that a decision cannot be rendered because of a factor that is beyond the control of the individual or the department. (b) If the department determines that an individual is eligible, the department will not make payments for any period before the month that the identifiable application was received by the department. (c) If the department finds that additional information or documentation is necessary to make an eligibility determination, the department will request the individual to submit it before the