Frequently Asked Questions on Heating Assistance
(Separate Website)
Website offering information on many questions asked by those looking to get a heating assistance grant.
By: State of Alaska
Don't Get Left Out in the Cold -- Information About Alaska's Heating Assistance Program The State of Alaska has a program to help pay heating costs for low-income households. This brochure tells about the program and how to apply. The application deadline each year is April 30, and benefits begin November 1. Available in Word and PDF formats. If you choose PDF, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file.
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
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Dealing With Utility Companies Regarding Disputed Bills and Utility Deposits
(Separate Website)
This covers several subjects, The Public Utilities "Duty to Serve", Billing Disputes, Deposit Requirements, Information About Affordability Programs, Contacting Your State Utility Commission and much more.
By: National Consumer Law Center
Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
(Separate Website)
Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
Heating Assistance Program (HAP) Alaska's Heating Assistance Program helps low-income households with home heating expenses. This web site explains the program, which runs from November 1 through April 30, and includes an application that you can download as a PDF file.
By: State of Alaska Division of Public Assistance
Heating Assistance Program Overview The State of Alaska Division of Public Assistance has funds available to help people pay for their heat. This short document explains the basics. Available in Word and PDF format. If you choose PDF, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file.
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
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Low-Income Home Weatherization
(Separate Website)
Program operators install energy-efficient improvements in qualifying households. The improvements include storm windows, the addition of insulation, as well as heating system improvements.
By: State of Alaska
Alaska Office of the Ombudsman Complaint Dept.
(Separate Website)
This site has an explanation of how the Ombudsman's Office works and contains links that enable you to understand the process. This site also provides a link to the complaint form.
By: State of Alaska
A Guide to the Office of the Ombudsman
The Office of the Ombudsman is designed to help citizens who have complaints about State of Alaska agencies. This article explains what the Ombudsman does and doesn't do, how to file a complaint, and how to contact the Ombudsman's office.
By: State of Alaska, Office of the Ombudsman
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FAIR HEARINGS
Questions and answers about how to appeal decisions by the Alaska Human Services office denying or reducing your public benefits.
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
Adobe Acrobat Reader required. (If you are using a screen reader that does not support PDF format, copy the PDF link, and use the Access Adobe online form to convert this file to HMTL text.)
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