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for purposes of adult public assistance are satisfied;

(2) a nursing home, unless the same eligibility requirements as those in 7 AAC 40.385 for purposes of adult public assistance are satisfied;

(3) a correctional facility;

(4) an Alaska Pioneers’ Home, unless the same eligibility requirements as those in 7 AAC 40.385 for purposes of adult public assistance are satisfied; or

(5) a public or private institution for mental disease, unless the same eligibility requirements as those in 7 AAC 40.385 for purposes of adult public assistance are satisfied. (b) Assistance will be provided to an otherwise eligible applicant for the month in which the applicant is admitted to an institution listed in (a) of this section, or for the month in which the applicant is discharged, if the applicant resides outside of the institution for at least one day of the month. (c) In this section, “public institution” does not include a publicly operated community residence under 20 C.F.R. 416.211(c). (Eff. 7/1/2003, Register 167) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.25.130

AS 47.25.120 AS 47.25.140 7 AAC 47.825. Application. (a) An individual may apply for assistance under 7 AAC 47.800 — 7AAC 47.890 by

(1) applying on a form provided by the department; the department may provide an abbreviated form to an individual who is eligible under 7 AAC 47.805(b); and

(2) certifying on a form provided by the department to the accuracy and truthfulness of 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 an individual wishes to continue to receive assistance each month under 7 AAC 47.800