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Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - The plaintiffs in a lawsuit over delayed food stamp benefits and the Department of Health (“DOH”) have reached a preliminary agreement to put litigation on hold temporarily while the Division of Public Assistance continues its efforts to clear the backlog in food stamp application processing.
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As the state begins reviewing eligibility for thousands of people, here’s how Alaskans can make sure they’re ready for whatever happens next.
Coverage for more than 260,000 Alaskans to be checked during next year as COVID-19 protection ends
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Eligibility reviews for Alaskans on Medicaid will begin again after almost three years.
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Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed a bill on Friday that could accelerate the processing of thousands of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) cases.