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Support for Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Alaska Natives

New law protects benefits for elderly, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives. For five years, these payments will not be counted when determining their eligibility for other assistance programs. This aims to ensure that support from trust funds does not disqualify them from essential benefits.
Key points
Payments from Settlement Trusts to aged, blind, or disabled Alaska Natives will not affect their eligibility for certain programs.
This protection is valid for a five-year period starting from the law's enactment.
The goal is to ensure continued support for the most vulnerable groups of Alaska Natives.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_42
Sponsor: Rep. Begich, Nicholas [R-AK-At Large]
Process start date: 2025-01-03