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Income and Social Security
Alaska SSI supplement
Alaska's Adult Public Assistance (APA) program adds a monthly cash payment for people 65 and older, or blind or disabled, who have low income.
It tops up SSI and other income to a set amount, which in 2026 is $1,356 a month for one person living on their own. The Division of Public Assistance pays it separately from SSI, and you apply with the state.
How to apply in Alaska
- Online
- alaskaconnect.ilinx.com
- By phone
- 1-800-478-7778
Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.
Apply on the official siteWho may qualify in Alaska
| One person | Married couple | |
|---|---|---|
| Savings limit | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| Age | 65 or older (or 18 or older and blind or disabled) |
|---|---|
| Residency | Must live in Alaska and be a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant |
| Other benefits | You must apply for other benefits you may qualify for, such as SSI and pensions |
What you may get
| Monthly total from SSI plus APA, one person living on their own (January 2026) | APA tops up your income to $1,356 a month |
|---|---|
| Monthly total from SSI plus APA, couple both eligible, living on their own (January 2026) | APA tops up your income to $2,019 a month |
| Monthly total from SSI plus APA, one person in an assisted living home (January 2026) | APA tops up your income to $1,094 a month |
Source: Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance (source 2)
How Alaska is different
Where Alaska's rules differ from the federal rules for State SSI supplements.
- Paid separately by the state; apply with the Alaska Division of Public Assistance
Good to know
- Alaska publishes a payment standard, the total your SSI and APA together can reach, not a separate supplement amount. The 2026 SSI federal rate on the same table is $994 for one person.
- APA is paid by direct deposit or on an Alaska Quest EBT card. Paper checks are no longer used.
Sources: Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance (source 2), Alaska Department of Health (source 1)
Free help
Free help with this in Alaska
Division of Senior and Disabilities Services
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
More help in Alaska
State SSI supplement in another state
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Sources
- Alaska Department of Health, Adult Public Assistance (APA) (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance, 2026 Adult Public Assistance (APA) Need and Maximum Payment Standards (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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