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Protecting Federal Benefits for Aged, Blind, or Disabled Alaska Natives.

This law changes the rules for elderly, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives regarding federal assistance eligibility. Payments or benefits received from Settlement Trusts by these individuals will no longer be counted as income or resources when determining their eligibility for certain federal aid programs. This ensures they can receive trust distributions without losing access to vital social security benefits.
Key points
Settlement Trust payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives will be excluded from income and resource calculations.
This change protects the eligibility of these individuals for crucial federal assistance programs, such as SSI.
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Print number: 118_S_623
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Process start date: 2023-03-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives or descendants of Alaska Natives from being used to determine eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_623.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Settlement Trust payments to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives will be excluded from income and resource calculations.
  • This change protects the eligibility of these individuals for crucial federal assistance programs, such as SSI.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7218; text: CR S7218)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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