Senior Benefits Program
Cash benefits for Alaskan seniors aged 65+ with low to moderate income
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.
Review current income limits and payment amountsHow 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.
Senior Benefits ApplicationApply online through the Alaska Connect Portal:
Alaska Connect PortalYou may also apply over the phone: Virtual Contact Center 800-478-7778 (TDD/Alaska Relay: 7-1-1)