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Alaska
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 11, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Alaska, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Resources website or the governor's COVID-19 Resources website.
Business-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates $349 billion to assist small businesses through section 7(a) loans and Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), administered by the Small Business Administration … » more information -
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDLs”) provide working capital to help small business concerns, small agricultural cooperatives and aquaculture companies, and most private non-profit organizations (of all sizes) meet financial obligations that … » more information -
Alcoholic Beverage Sales Off-Premises
On April 16, 2020, the Lieutenant Governor of Alaska issued emergency regulations suspending certain state statutes that prohibited businesses licensed to sell alcohol from selling alcoholic beverages off-premises. The regulations also permit … » more information -
Reopening at Full Capacity for Various Businesses and Social Organizations
Pursuant to an executive order, Governor Dunleavy has announced that as of May 22, 2020, all businesses, houses of worship, libraries and museums, and recreational and sport facilities may reopen at 100% capacity. Individuals, businesses, and … » more information -
Temporary Suspension of Requirements to Pay Workers Compensation Insurance, Pay Business or Licensing Fees, Pay Registration Fees for Boats or Vehicles, And Submit Certain State Tax Filings
On March 31, 2020, Governor Mike Dunleavy issued an order suspending until May 11, 2020 the enforcement of certain statues and regulations in order to stabilize Alaska’s economy following the recent slowdown in business activity. Among others … » more information
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance Benefits
The CARES Act creates a temporary Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program that expands eligibility for unemployment benefits and increases those benefits for certain individuals who are unable to work due to the COVID-19 emergency. The program … » more information -
Credit for Sick Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a refundable income-tax credit to self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”), were they … » more information -
Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid, job-protected leave for up to twelve weeks in connection with qualified family caregiving needs. The intended … » more information -
Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”) requires government employers and employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide their employees with paid sick leave if those employees are unable to work due to COVID-19. Full paid leave is … » more information -
Alaska Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
This program provides employees with 12 weeks of job-protected leave to take care of oneself or a loved one because of a serious health condition. Although no specific guidance has issued with respect to COVID-19, persons adversely impacted by … » more information -
Alaska Family Leave Act of 1992
This law provides public employees of the State of Alaska and its subdivisions with up to 18 weeks of job-protected leave to take care of oneself or a loved one because of a serious health problem. Although no specific guidance has issued with … » more information -
Temporary Suspension of Requirements to Pay Workers Compensation Insurance, Pay Business or Licensing Fees, Pay Registration Fees for Boats or Vehicles, And Submit Certain State Tax Filings
On March 31, 2020, Governor Mike Dunleavy issued an order suspending until May 11, 2020 the enforcement of certain statues and regulations in order to stabilize Alaska’s economy following the recent slowdown in business activity. Among others … » more information -
Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Unemployed workers affected by COVID-19 may be eligible for benefits under already-existing Alaska unemployment insurance, which provides temporary income for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and who are either looking for … » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
Alaska Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Alaska SNAP program provides relief for individuals and families to afford food at supermarkets, grocery stores, and farmers’ markets. » more information -
Automatic Six-Month Extension of Certification of All Public Assistance Programs
Recently issued guidance from the Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Assistance states that all Alaskan “public assistance programs, including SNAP, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance, Adult Public Assistance, and Senior … » more information -
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program
WIC is a public health program providing Alaskan families nutrition and breastfeeding education, counseling, support, nutritious foods and referrals to needed services. Although no specific guidance has issued with respect to COVID-19, persons … » more information -
Anchorage School District Meal Distribution
Each school day, the Anchorage School District (ASD) distributes free pre-packaged breakfast and lunch meals at various designated locations throughout Anchorage. » more information -
Juneau School District Meal Distribution
Each school day, the Juneau School District (JSD) distributes free pre-packaged breakfast and lunch meals at various designated locations throughout Juneau. » more information -
Feeding America
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Feeding America network of food banks has added mobile pantry stops and is implementing drive-through food pickup and delivery options. Feeding America has also established the COVID-19 Response Fund to help … » more information -
Mon Ami
Mon Ami is a non-profit organization that matches seniors with local volunteers who visit them weekly. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Mon Ami is offering seniors nationwide social visits by phone or video. Additionally, Mon Ami is providing … » more information -
Restaurant Workers Relief Program
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Lee Initiative has established the Restaurant Workers Relief Program, through which it is operating grab-and-go food sites in cities throughout the United States for restaurant employees that were either … » more information
Health-Related Relief Programs
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Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
This section of the CARES Act addresses proper procedures to be used by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority in implementing countermeasure research, development and procurement with respect to biodefense and infectious … » more information -
CARES Act Provisions for Seniors and Healthy Start
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) includes provisions addressing senior assistance programs and Healthy Start. » more information -
CARES Act: Coverage of Testing and Preventative Services
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) mandates that private health insurers cover certain testing and preventative services for COVID-19 without prior authorization and at no cost. » more information -
CARES Act: Support for Healthcare Providers
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates funds to detect, prevent, diagnose, and treat coronavirus, and provides additional funding for telehealth: … » more information -
Defense Health Program
This program appropriates $82 million in additional funding to the Department of Defense to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic tests and related services for beneficiaries of military TRICARE health plans, as described in Division F, Section … » more information -
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Health Provisions
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides no-cost COVID-19 testing for participants in private health insurance plans and beneficiaries of federal health insurance programs, and expanded Medicaid benefits. » more information -
Indian Health Services
This program provides funding to the Indian Health Service to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing. Specifically, the program appropriates $64 million in new funding to the Indian Health Service to be used to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic … » more information -
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
This section appropriates an additional $1 billion for a “Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund” for the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) to pay claims submitted by providers for reimbursement for the cost of COVID-19 … » more information -
Alaska Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
This program provides employees with 12 weeks of job-protected leave to take care of oneself or a loved one because of a serious health condition. Although no specific guidance has issued with respect to COVID-19, persons adversely impacted by … » more information -
Alaska Family Leave Act of 1992
This law provides public employees of the State of Alaska and its subdivisions with up to 18 weeks of job-protected leave to take care of oneself or a loved one because of a serious health problem. Although no specific guidance has issued with … » more information -
Alaska Head Start and Early Head Start
Head Start is a Federal program that funds and promotes the school readiness of children from birth to age five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Early Head Start is a related Federal program … » more information -
Automatic Six-Month Extension of Certification of All Public Assistance Programs
Recently issued guidance from the Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Assistance states that all Alaskan “public assistance programs, including SNAP, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance, Adult Public Assistance, and Senior … » more information -
Denali KidCare
The Denali KidCare program provides Medicaid coverage for children from birth through age 18, as well as pregnant women who meet income eligibility standards. Although no specific guidance has issued with respect to COVID-19, persons adversely … » more information -
Early Prescription Refills for Medicaid Recipients
In light of COVID-19, Alaska has relaxed its eligibility requirements for early prescription refills to ensure that Medicaid beneficiaries have sufficient on-hand supply of medicine. 30-day prescriptions will allow a refill when the beneficiary has … » more information -
Health Insurance Through Alaska Medicaid
Through the already-existing Medicaid program, Alaska residents that become unemployed and as a result lose essential minimum insurance coverage may apply for Medicaid. Although no specific guidance has issued with respect to COVID-19, persons … » more information -
Temporary Expansion of Medicaid Telehealth Coverage
In light of COVID-19, Alaska’s Medicaid program has expanded its coverage of services provided to Medicaid beneficiaries through telephonic or live-virtual (i.e., Facebook, FaceTime, or Skype) media. » more information -
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program
WIC is a public health program providing Alaskan families nutrition and breastfeeding education, counseling, support, nutritious foods and referrals to needed services. Although no specific guidance has issued with respect to COVID-19, persons … » more information -
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse is continuing to provide services remotely. Those affected by, or seeking guidance related to … » more information -
National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of free, community-based, non-profit, volunteer-supported medical clinics serving people without, or with little, health insurance. The NAFC … » more information -
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is continuing to operate and is providing coronavirus-specific guidance regarding safety planning … » more information
Housing-Related Relief Programs
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Automatic Six-Month Extension of Certification of All Public Assistance Programs
Recently issued guidance from the Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Assistance states that all Alaskan “public assistance programs, including SNAP, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance, Adult Public Assistance, and Senior … » more information -
Temporary Statewide Moratorium on Evictions
On March 23, 2020, all four presiding Alaska trial court judges issued and signed an administrative order that, among other things, suspends all eviction proceedings until May 1, 2020 due to the ongoing “public health emergency” caused by COVID-19. » more information
Insurance-Related Relief Programs
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Automatic Six-Month Extension of Certification of All Public Assistance Programs
Recently issued guidance from the Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Assistance states that all Alaskan “public assistance programs, including SNAP, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance, Adult Public Assistance, and Senior … » more information -
Denali KidCare
The Denali KidCare program provides Medicaid coverage for children from birth through age 18, as well as pregnant women who meet income eligibility standards. Although no specific guidance has issued with respect to COVID-19, persons adversely … » more information -
Early Prescription Refills for Medicaid Recipients
In light of COVID-19, Alaska has relaxed its eligibility requirements for early prescription refills to ensure that Medicaid beneficiaries have sufficient on-hand supply of medicine. 30-day prescriptions will allow a refill when the beneficiary has … » more information
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