1. (a) An individual is eligible for assistance under 7 AAC 47.800 - 7 AAC 47.890 if the individual has a total annual gross income for the calendar year in which the application is received that does not exceed the following amounts:

   1. (1) for an individual, $15,134;
   2. (2) for an individual and spouse who are living together, $20,439.

2. (b) In determining total annual gross income under this section, the department will not

   1. (1) include any payment received under AS 43.23 (Alaska permanent fund dividend program) as income; or
   2. (2) count income that is not legally available to the individual to spend for the individual's basic needs.

(Eff. 7/1/2003, Register 167)

Authority: AS 47.05.010, AS 47.25.120, AS 47.25.130, AS 47.25.140