1. (a) When first applying for ATAP benefits in this state, an applicant shall submit a new application even if the applicant is already a recipient of

   1. (1) another assistance program in this state that uses the same application form; or
   2. (2) an assistance program in another state.

2. (b) A new application for ATAP benefits is required

   1. (1) when a recipient or former recipient is reapplying after a previous application was closed, denied, or withdrawn, or that individual's status as a recipient was terminated, unless that action was caused solely by administrative error or by factors totally beyond the control of the applicant;
   2. (2) if the recipient's circumstances change to the extent that the department must make a redetermination of eligibility under 7 AAC 45.560;
   3. (3) if there is a change in the caretaker relative with whom an ATAP eligible child is living; or
   4. (4) if otherwise provided for in this chapter or AS 47.27.

3. (c) A new application for ATAP benefits is not required

   1. (1) to reinstate the benefits of a recipient whose benefits were terminated if that recipient has made a timely request for a fair hearing, or if reinstatement is ordered by a hearing officer or the court;
   2. (2) if an assistance unit, as described in 7 AAC 45.335, changes in status from adult-included to child-only under 7 AAC 45.520, or vice versa;
   3. (3) if there is a change in a "payee" or an "in care of" address; or
   4. (4) if the department suspends recipient status for one month.

(Eff. 8/5/92, Register 123; am 10/1/97, Register 143; am 1/7/2005, Register 173)

Authority: AS 47.05.010, AS 47.27.005, AS 47.27.020