An eligible individual who leaves the state may not receive a cash benefit under AS 47.45.302 during the absence unless the individual's absence is temporary and is for one of the following reasons:

1. (1) to receive medical treatment for the individual;
2. (2) to accompany the individual's family member who is receiving medical treatment outside the state; or
3. (3) for a vacation, business trip, or other absence of less than 30 consecutive days, unless the individual has applied for and received a time extension from the department for special circumstances.