State of Alaska, Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance

BE A GOOD SAMARITAN | Did you know Alaska’s Good Samaritan Law protects you if you have to administer Naloxone? Anyone who has taken a naloxone training is protected if they administer naloxone to someone they believe is overdosing. This means that they cannot be held liable for civil damages for giving naloxone. The Good Samaritan Law also protects the person who administered naloxone from being prosecuted for certain types of possession, use, or display of controlled substances, as long as they sought help in good faith for themselves or another person and are cooperative with medical or law enforcement officials. Have you been trained to use naloxone? Learn with our online course here: https://lnkd.in/gSQAz7iG Don’t hesitate to save a life!

PHONE, KEYS, WALLET, NALOXONE | Naloxone is a life-saving overdose reversal medication, but it can’t save a life if you aren’t carrying it with you! When you leave your house, you always make sure you have your phone, keys, and wallet. Just add naloxone to that list! Naloxone can save a life – but only if it is with you! Learn more about naloxone, how it works and where you can get your kit at no cost to you at opioids.alaska.gov.

NEW CLIENT PORTAL FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE CLIENTS | It is easier than ever to apply and manage your assistance applications! The Division of Public Assistance (DPA) has launched the first phase of their online client portal, called Alaska Connect. Alaska Connect enables those who currently participate in public assistance programs, as well as those who want to apply, the ability to do so online from a smart phone or computer. Alaska Connect is being rolled out in steps. The first step, launched last week, allows clients to apply for any public assistance program, renew their benefits, report changes and upload documents from one central location. Alaska Connect can be accessed via MyAlaska or the DPA website at health.alaska.gov/dpa.

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY | As the Women, Infants and Children program (WIC) turns 50, help us celebrate this milestone and share the WIC Alaska website with someone you know who cares for an infant or child or is expecting. They may qualify for benefits and not even know! WIC Alaska is proud to help support more than 14,000 Alaskans each year with access to WIC-eligible foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and more. We serve moms, dads, grandparents and foster parents, from pregnancy until the child is 5. #WIC50th Learn more at https://lnkd.in/edWjj2Cq This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

TEXT REMINDERS | We are modernizing technology at the Department of Health! If you receive Medicaid, you may receive a text message, like the one below, when it’s time for your annual renewal. These text messages are in addition to mailed notices. If you receive this text, make sure to check your mail for your renewal paperwork and return it on time. Have questions about the Medicaid renewal process or these new text messages? You can call the Virtual Call Center (VCC) at 800-478-7778 or visit any of our DPA offices in Bethel, Homer, Juneau, Kenai, Kodiak, or Wasilla!

MEDICARE 101 | Tonight, Wed., May 22, 5:30-7, Alaska's Medicare Information Office presents "Need Help Through the Medicare Maze," an online class on the basics of Medicare A, B, C, D, Medigap and protecting yourself from fraud and abuse. Find it on our Calendar of Events at https://lnkd.in/gATr8gqP to register. For help call (907) 269-3680 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-6065 statewide.

SKIM MILK AND SKIMMED SNAP CARDS | SNAP scams are on the rise in Alaska. Protect your benefits by changing your card PIN on a regular basis.   SNAP scams are on the rise in Alaska. Protect your benefits by never giving out your card or PIN number. You should also check the credit card machine at check out for skimming machines by gently tugging on the machine before inserting your card. If you are a victim of benefit fraud, make a report to your local police department and then contact us. We may be able to replace benefits. For more information on SNAP and what to do if you are a victim of SNAP fraud go to our website at: https://lnkd.in/gtKxPJPk.

Current DPA openings include: Administrative Assistant 2, closing today (02/26/2024), Anchorage or Fairbanks, depending upon the location of the most qualified candidate (AK Residents Only); Eligibility Technician 2, closing 02/28/2024 (Bethel/AK Residents Only).

SNAP SCAM ALERT – 2/8 UPDATE | Do not give scammers your SNAP/EBT (Quest Card) number! SNAP recipients continue to report calls from an 866 number that mimics the Public Assistance automated phone system and asks recipients to dial in their SNAP/EBT number. You should NEVER give out your SNAP/EBT number over the phone to unauthorized parties. If you receive this call, simply hang up. If you mistakenly provided information, you can contact the EBT HelpDesk using the number on your card. The State of Alaska is using all means available to address this matter with law enforcement agencies.

LET’S BUILD A BETTER ALASKA - TOGETHER | Scrum with our fast-paced team that aims to improve the lives of Alaskans in need.   Learn more about the position at https://lnkd.in/gPRuBnds Needed: 2 project analysts & 1 security analyst   Together, we’ll put our skills to the test to make the world a better place, starting with Alaska’s Division of Public Assistance Integrated Eligibility System.   Applicants must be comfortable with agile practices and methodology and prepared to take ownership to help the State of Alaska reach its goal of establishing, supporting and continuously improving an efficient, effective application and renewal process. #jobalert #joinourteam #analystjobs #recruitment #opentowork