Permanent Fund Dividend Checks To Be Sent Out To Eligible Residents On March 21st By The Alaska Department Of Revenue

The Alaska Department of Revenue announced the distribution schedule of the Permanent Fund Dividend checks this month.

The application for the Permanent Fund Dividend will be until the last day of March. (Photo: Alaska Public Media)

Permanent Fund Dividend Checks Distribution

The Alaska Department of Revenue will be sending out Permanent Fund Dividend checks to eligible residents who have not yet received their payment on March 21. The 2023 Permanent Fund Dividend check was worth $1,312 and is based on the state’s annual mineral revenues.

You can apply for the 2024 Permanent Fund Dividend until March 31. Permanent Fund Dividend applicants must also intend to remain an Alaska resident and meet other requirements.

According to a published article by the Washington Examiner, more information about the Permanent Fund Dividend and applications can be found on the state’s website.

SNAP Application For Alaskans

In a published article by Anchorage Daily News, Alaskans can now apply for food stamps online to improve efficiency at the Alaska Division of Public Assistance, which has been facing major backlogs.

The new online application takes 20 minutes to complete and requires users to upload necessary paperwork. This change aims to speed up the application process and ensure complete applications.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food benefits to low-income households, with over 92,000 Alaskans participating. The backlogs have caused delays in food aid, leading to food insecurity in rural areas and increased reliance on food banks.

The new online application is currently available for SNAP and Medicaid, with plans to expand to other programs in the future.

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