Senior Benefits Program

Direct Deposit Coming Soon for Adult Public Assistance and Senior Benefits

The Division of Public Assistance will soon offer direct deposit for Adult Public Assistance and Senior Benefits. This means your benefits can go straight into any bank account, no matter where your bank is located. When this change takes effect, paper checks will no longer be mailed.

To sign up, complete the Direct Deposit Request Form and include a voided check or deposit slip.

• Download the form: GEN-153 Direct Deposit Request Form
• Or call 888-620-1111 to request a form by mail

If you do not enroll in direct deposit, you will automatically receive an Alaska Quest Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which works like a debit card.

Overview

The Senior Benefits Program pays cash benefits to Alaskan seniors who are age 65 or older and have low to moderate income. Cash payments are $125, $175, or $250 each month depending on other income. The income limits for each payment level are tied to the Alaska Federal Poverty Guidelines and change each year as the poverty level changes. 

Who qualifies?

To be eligible for Senior Benefits, an individual must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Be age 65 or older
• Be an Alaska resident
• Be a U.S. citizen or Qualified Alien
• Have a Social Security Number or proof that one has been applied for
• Have countable income that does not exceed the income limits

Resources, such as savings, do not count for Senior Benefits.

How to sign up

Complete a Senior Benefits Application and send by mail, fax, email, in-person/lobby drop box, direct secure messaging (requires a DSM account), or through a fee agent.

Apply online through the Alaska Connect Portal: 

You may also apply over the phone: Virtual Contact Center 800-478-7778 (TDD/Alaska Relay: 7-1-1)

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