NEED SNAP BENEFITS? HERE’S HOW TO APPLY! | Applying for SNAP is easier than ever. You can start your application online, in person at one of our DPA offices, or by calling 1-800-478-7778. Eligible for SNAP? You could qualify if you’re a low-income individual or family. Visit the Alaska Department of Health website to check eligibility and get started today!
State of Alaska, Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance
Government Administration
Anchorage, Alaska 233 followers
About us
Our mission is to promote self sufficiency and provide basic living expenses to Alaskans in need. The mission of the Department of Health is "Promoting the health, well-being, and self-sufficiency of Alaskans." The Department of Health (DOH) will have oversight of health care services, payment, eligibility determinations and payments of public assistance program benefits, and public health. DOH actively engages with stakeholders to find opportunities for innovation within Medicaid and to improve health outcomes for all Alaskans. NOTICE The sole purpose of the State of Alaska’s (State’s) use of social media is to provide information to the public and to engage the public in a civil dialogue regarding only that information. Prohibited Content The State will not remove any comment merely because of its viewpoint or because it is unfavorable to any individual or entity, including the State. The State may, however, remove any comment that wholly or partially does not relate to the State’s post; contains obscene, indecent, or profane language as defined by the United States Federal Communications Commission; may compromise safety or public welfare; may violate State or federal laws, including laws that protect privacy, proprietary, reputational, or other rights; or contains links or attachments that may compromise systems or equipment. If your comment includes prohibited content, the State may temporarily or permanently block you from commenting on the page.
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http:///health.alaska.gov/dpa
External link for State of Alaska, Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1959
Locations
Employees at State of Alaska, Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance
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Whitney McKinney
Managing Remote Contractor and Consulting Analyst
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Janai Meyer RDN, IBCLC, CD, LD
Alaskan Dietitian | IBCLC | Childbirth Educator | Ret Doula | Head Boss Babe of all things at JMNL
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Tom Snell
Employment Services Technician at State of Alaska DHSS Division of Public Assistance
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Cassandra Ruth Colebank
Compassionate social-services professional with 5 years of experience in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Updates
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HOW TO RESPOND TO AN OPIOID OVERDOSE | Knowing how to respond to an opioid overdose can save a life. 1. Shake the person and shout at them to try to wake them up 2. Call 911 if they are unresponsive 3. Give naloxone 4. Perform CPR 5. If there is no change in 2-3 minutes, then repeat steps 3 and 4. Stay with them until emergency personnel arrive. Taking the time to learn how to respond now can save a life. Learn more through our online naloxone training at https://lnkd.in/gBydwVgN.
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FENTANYL HIDES IN OTHER DRUGS | Fentanyl can be mixed into pills and other drugs and you wouldn’t know it. Any drug that is not prescribed to you by a doctor and provided to you by a pharmacy could have fentanyl in it. Don’t take any drug that is not prescribed to you. Learn more about fentanyl at opioids.alaska.gov.
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HUNGER ACTION CHAMPION | Last week Food Bank of Alaska honored their 2024 Hunger Action Champions, and we are excited to announce that Deb Ethridge, Director, Division of Public Assistance, was one of their champions. Everyday each of our DPA employees comes to work committed to serving Alaskans, working overtime and weekends to ensure everyone receives the benefits they qualify for. THANK YOU!
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OVERDOSE DEATHS ARE ON THE RISE | Overdose deaths are rising in Alaska. Don’t become a statistic. Help is available. Learn more about treatment at recovery at opioids.alaska.gov today.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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