Description
This notice announces the Department of Family and Community Services’ intent to amend, repeal, and re‑adopt several sections of Title 7 of the Alaska Administrative Code that govern the Mental Health Treatment Assistance Program. The proposed changes affect eligibility criteria, application procedures, definitions, and the overall structure of financial assistance for mental health services. Stakeholders are invited to submit written comments and questions during the public comment period. No additional state funding is anticipated, and the changes are intended to streamline program administration.
• Repeal of 7 AAC 72.500 and 7 AAC 72.510; incorporation of the latter into 7 AAC 72.520.
• Re‑adoption of 7 AAC 72.520 with revised provisions for financial assistance.
• Amendments to 7 AAC 72.530 (application process) and 7 AAC 72.540 (eligibility decision).
• Additional definitions added in 7 AAC 72.900.
• Public comment deadline: 5:00 PM Oct 30, 2026; questions must be submitted at least 10 days prior.
• Contact: Chrissy Vogeley, Senior Policy Advisor (907) 465‑1611, [email protected].