Alaska State Ombudsman

07/27/2026

Our office cannot offer legal advice, but we are frequently contacted by Alaskans who have questions about court cases, potential litigation, or other matters that could be best addressed by working with an attorney.

This post includes information about a free legal advice event that people may find helpful.

Join Clinic by Zoom (by smart phone or computer):https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84246796556Meeting ID: 842 4679 6556 prompted, press # again.

07/02/2026

The Alaska State Ombudsman’s offices will be closed Friday and Monday in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Information about us and our confidential and secure complaint portal are always available online at ombud.alaska.gov.

06/26/2026

This post includes information that Anchorage-area residents may find useful.

Need help with SNAP? 🥕 On Thursday, July 2, Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center is hosting a SNAP assistance event with Food Bank of Alaska and representatives from the Alaska Division of Public Assistance (DPA) on-site to help community members apply for benefits, complete recertification, and get answers to SNAP-related questions. If you’ve been thinking about applying for SNAP or need help with paperwork, this is a great opportunity to get support in person.

📅 Thursday, July 2
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 4951 Business Park Blvd, Anchorage (3rd floor)
💵 FREE and open to the public; you do not need to be a current patient at ANHC

Can’t make it in person? Text SNAP to 907-891-8913 to connect with Food Bank of Alaska for assistance.

Food access is healthcare access. We’re proud to partner with community organizations to help connect our neighbors to the resources they need.

Alaska Department of Health

06/24/2026

Our office sometimes receives complaints about roadside campaign signs. This post contains information on that topic that people may find useful.

As campaign season heats up, make sure you understand Alaska laws about posting political campaign signs! Alaska DOT&PF urges all Alaskans, candidates, and campaign teams to adhere to state and federal laws prohibiting the placement of signs within DOT&PF-managed right-of-ways.

Placing signs on state highway right-of-ways poses safety risks by impairing visibility, distracting drivers, and obstructing the safe movement of everyone on the road. Signs can also delay or restrict essential maintenance activities. To mitigate these risks, we will continue to remove noncompliant signs, prioritizing the removal of objects that impede visibility or movement, especially near intersections or driveways.

Alaska DOT&PF is committed to ensuring the well-being of all Alaskans and we appreciate your cooperation this election season.

✅Press release for details: dot.alaska.gov/comm/pressbox/arch2026/PR26-0017.shtml
✅Learn more: dot.alaska.gov/campaignsigns

06/18/2026

This post includes information about a scam involving fraudulent Medicare cards that Alaskans may find useful.

SMP Scam Warning! If you are mailed a plastic Medicare card, don't "activate" it. Medicare is not sending plastic Medicare cards. This is a scam. If you get this letter, please report it to the SMP.

06/18/2026

The Alaska State Ombudsman’s offices will be closed Friday in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Information about us and our confidential and secure complaint portal are always available online at ombud.alaska.gov.

05/26/2026

This post includes information that applicants for public assistance benefits may find useful.

DID YOU KNOW? | Applicants filing for benefits can now complete and submit the Division of Public Assistance’s new online Application for Services from a smartphone.

Find it at Alaska Connect. Use it to apply for these programs:

➤ MAGI Medicaid (Modified Adjusted Gross Income)
➤ Medicaid (Aged, Blind and Disabled)
➤ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
➤ Adult Public Assistance (APA)
➤ Alaska Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP)
➤ Senior Benefits
➤ Long-Term Care
➤ General Relief Assistance (Shelter, Utilities)

No downloading, printing or emailing required. Save as you go. Upload files or pictures of documents. Then submit your information when you’re done.

Apply anywhere, anytime! (As long as you’re online!)

Find DPA’s new Application for Services at Alaska Connect: https://direc.to/fV9a

In-person assistance and paper applications remain available at any DPA office or by calling 1-800-478-7778.

05/22/2026

The Alaska State Ombudsman’s offices will be closed Monday in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Information about us and our confidential and secure complaint portal are always available online at ombud.alaska.gov.

05/19/2026

This post includes information that Valdez residents may find useful.

DPA VISITS VALDEZ | The Division of Public Assistance brings its office to Valdez this week. The trip is part of DPA in a Box, a continuing program to serve communities that do not have their own DPA offices.

DPA in a Box offers an opportunity to bypass the Virtual Call Center and get one-on-one help!

During each visit, an Eligibility Technician serves the public by accepting paperwork and case inquiries. No appointments or registration are needed. People are helped on a first-come, first-served basis.

Services include:
• Accepting all forms, including applications, renewals, and reports of change
• Onsite interviews to help with speedy processing

DPA in a Box will be in Valdez Tuesday and Wednesday, May 19-20, at the Valdez Health Center, with public outreach hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. https://www.facebook.com/share/14gAoKdhVja/

Watch our Facebook Events tab for more about this and other DPA in a Box travels!

05/08/2026

From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow, members of our team will be at the Juneau Maritime Festival at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Plaza in downtown Juneau.

Stop by to say hi and find out more about our office!