An application for ATAP benefits must be signed by

1. (1) a caretaker relative of the dependent child who is the basis of the application for ATAP benefits, as determined under 7 AAC 45.225;
2. (2) both parents of the dependent child, if the child is residing with both parents;
3. (3) an individual appointed under 7 AAC 45.157(a) as the authorized representative of a caretaker relative; or

4. (4) an individual acting responsibly in the place of the caretaker relative, as determined under 7 AAC 45.157(b), if

   1. (A) the caretaker relative under (1) of this section is incompetent or incapacitated; or
   2. (B) both parents under (2) of this section are incompetent or incapacitated.

(Eff. 8/5/92, Register 123; am 7/1/97, Register 142)

Authority: AS 47.05.010, AS 47.27.005, AS 47.27.010, AS 47.27.020