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A new lawsuit over Alaska's Medicaid backlog asks a judge to order faster processing

As of last month, more than 15,000 Alaskans had Medicaid applications awaiting approval by the Division of Public Assistance.

Alaska lawmakers expand food stamp program with goal of preventing hunger, application backlogs

Alaska lawmakers expand food stamp program with goal of preventing hunger, application backlogs • Alaska Beacon

Alaska will join 42 other states in using an approach intended to streamline applications for the food stamp program.

Alaskans suing state over food assistance delays ask judge to order faster application processing

USDA Warns States They're Too Slow Distributing Food Stamps

The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued warning letters to 32 states and two territories that were behind on processing resident applications for SNAP benefits. The backlog of applications leave many residents without food access.