State Profile: Alaska

Welcome to the Alaska State Profile Page! This page features a sample of survey and research results from a comprehensive review of state and local home modification activities across the country. It has a special focus on the aging population and the efforts of State Units on Aging, Area Agencies on Aging, and Native American aging service programs that are funded by the Older Americans Act Title VI Grants for Indian Tribal Organizations.

Check back as new updates will be posted periodically! Have any changes or additions? Please contact homemods@usc.edu

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SPOTLIGHT ON STATE LEVEL HOME MODIFICATION ACTIVITIES

This section shares information that demonstrates the need for home modification in this state and highlights some of the state's important home modification efforts, policies, and funding sources.

Home Modification and Repairs for Older Adults: Challenges and Opportunities for State Units on Aging

This report by the USC Fall Prevention Center of Excellence and ADvancing States reports on a national survey
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ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES: DIVISION OF SENIOR AND DISABILITY SERVICES (State Unit on Aging)

State Units on Aging (SUAs) are designated state-level agencies that develop and administer state plans that advocate for and provide assistance, including home modifications or repairs, to older residents, their families, and adults with physical disabilities. SUAs administer funds, including Older Americans Act funds, which may be used to support home modification or repair services through local Area Agencies on Aging and other state and local entities.
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Environmental Modification (E-Mod) Home Accessibility Program

This program is designed to assist Alaska Medicaid Waiver beneficiaries with modifications to the home to maintain independence. Modifications have a cost cap of $40,000 every 3 years. The State Unit on Aging, Division of Senior and Disabilities Services approves all project estimates submitted by the recipient’s care coordinator.
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Home and Community-Based Medicaid Waivers

Alaska’s Home and Community-Based Waivers provide support to individuals with physical or developmental disabilities so that they may live in their homes or communities. Four waivers include environmental modifications: Alaskans Living Independently; Adults with Physical and Developmental Disabilities; Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities; and Children with Complex Medical Conditions.
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Housing Accessibility Improvement Program (HAIP) Grant Program

The HAIP Grant is funded through the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services in cooperation with the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority. The grants fund accessibility improvements to existing homes to address functional limitations for residents with disabilities.
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Seniors Housing Accessibility Modification Program

This Program provides grants for modifications to improve accessibility for Alaskans age 55 years or older. Grants may be up to $15,000 for eligible senior households in owner-occupied homes, up to $10,000 for eligible older tenants in rental housing, or up to $7,000 for eligible tenants living in small (5 beds or less) state-licensed assisted living facilities. Modifications cannot exceed $14,000 per assisted living facility.
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SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL HOME MODIFICATION EFFORTS

This section shares information that demonstrates the need for home modification in this state and highlights some of the state's important home modification efforts, policies, and funding sources.

Building Community Capacity to Serve Older Adults: The Role of Area Agencies on Aging in Home Modifications and Repairs

This Data Brief highlights key findings from the 2019 National Survey of Area Agencies on Aging on how Area Agencies on Aging are providing and funding home modification and repair activities. It was developed by the USC Fall Prevention Center of Excellence in partnership with the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging as part of the Administration for Community Living project, “Promoting Aging in Place by Enhancing Access to Home Modifications.”
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Environmental Modifications and Specialized Medical Equipment Program

Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) offers the Home Modifications for Aging in Place (HomeMAP) Program. An assessment is conducted with the resident to evaluate their home environment. A written report of recommendations is generated to share with a contractor or other provider. A small fee is charged based on the client’s ability to pay.
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