Division of Public Assistance (DPA) Services
Support programs for health, finances, child care, and more
Overview
The Division of Public Assistance (DPA) offers programs to help you and your family stay healthy and safe. These programs include financial aid, medical coverage, nutrition support, child care assistance, and more.
Who qualifies?
Each program has its own rules for who can qualify. Visit each program’s page to learn more, see if you’re eligible, and find contact information for any questions.
How to sign up
The Alaska Connect client portal makes it easier to work with DPA. Sign up through myAlaska, or use your existing myAlaska account, to access your personal space:
Alaska Connect Portal Upload secure documents hereYou can apply for public assistance, renew benefits, report changes, and upload documents all in one place. If you prefer not to use the portal, you can still access our services through our website, offices, or virtual contact center.
Other ways to apply
SNAP Application
SNAP Application
If you encounter technical issues while trying to complete or submitting your form, please contact the support desk at aries.ssp.support@alaska.gov.
Medicaid Application
Medicaid Application
Income-based Medicaid applicants are encouraged to apply at healthcare.gov. This is the fastest way to see if you’re covered.
Apply at HealthCare.govIf you are applying for Medicaid due to age or disability or would like to apply for other services, please choose one of the options below:
- Submit a completed paper Application for Services by mail, fax, email, in person via the lobby drop box, direct secure messaging (a DSM account is required), or through a fee agent.
- Call the Virtual Call Center at 800-478-7778 (TDD/Alaska Relay: 7-1-1) to apply over the phone.
Medicaid Application for Adults and Children with Long Term Care Needs
Medicaid Application for Adults and Children with Long Term Care Needs
- Medicaid Application for Adults and Children with Long Term Care Needs
i.e., Nursing Home, Home and Community Based Waiver, and Disabled Children at Home (TEFRA.)
Senior Benefits Application
Senior Benefits Application
Heating Assistance Application
Heating Assistance Application
- Heating Assistance Program:
- Application One benefit is issued per “season” which runs from October 1 through August 31. Outside those times, visit a local office for an application or ask the Heating Assistance Office at 800-470-3058 or liheap@alaska.gov.
WIC Forms
WIC Forms
- WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program:
Call the WIC clinic closest to you. You can find clinics near your location by entering your zip code on WIC Signup page or by selecting a clinic from our WIC Clinic contact information page.
Download and complete the paper forms and call the WIC clinic closest to you.
Paper forms include:
- Family Information
Complete one form for the whole family. - Pregnant Women Application
Complete one form for every pregnant woman in the family. - Postpartum/Breastfeeding Application Form
Complete for a woman who has a baby (less than six months old) taking formula or a woman who is breastfeeding a baby (that is less than one year old). - Infant Application Form
Complete one for every infant in the family, age birth to one-year-old. - Child Application Form
Complete one for every child in the family who is one- to five-years-old.
Review or Recertification Form
Review or Recertification Form
- The Eligibility Review Form (GEN-72) can be used for most programs. The division sends a prefilled review application form with the standard recertification or review notice.
- Please note the reporting requirements for our programs, which can be reported directly to your local office, with a GEN-72 or other form.
ARIES Self Service Portal
ARIES Self Service Portal
To apply or see if you're eligible, visit the Alaska's Resource for Integrated Eligibility Services (ARIES) Self Service Portal:
ARIES Self Service Portal
Virtual Call Center
Virtual Call Center
Call the Virtual Call Center at 800-478-7778 (TDD/Alaska Relay: 7-1-1) to apply over the phone.
Office locations
Office locations
Language Interpretation Services
DPA provides free language interpretation services. Callers can contact the Virtual Contact Center in their preferred language by using the numbers listed for commonly spoken languages on our Foreign Language Support page.