Department of Health and Social Services ALASKA PIONEER HOMES Director’s Office P.O. Box 110690 Juneau, AK 99811-0690 Direct: 907.465.5736 Central Office: 907.465.4416 Toll Free: 1.888.355.3117 Fax: 907.465.4108 Email: clinton.lasley@alaska.gov Main: alaskapioneerhomes@alaska.gov July ___, 2019
Dear Resident and/or Resident Representative: In April the Department of Health & Social Services proposed changes to regulations in 7 AAC 74 that included changes to the rates charged to residents and levels of service provided at Alaska Pioneer Homes. After careful review it is the decision of Department of Health and Social Services that rates will be increased to match the cost of providing services and the Pioneer Homes will implement a five level of service model as described in the new regulations at 7 AAC 74.010. A copy of the newly adopted 7 AAC 74.010(c), which describes the new service levels is enclosed with this letter. Please accept this letter as notification pursuant to AS 47.33.090 of a rate increase that will go into effect September 1, 2019. No resident will be required to move from the Alaska Pioneer Homes if they do not have the ability to pay. The level of service and rates are as follows: Level I: $3,623.00 Level II: $6,569.00 Level III: $11,185.00 Level IV: $13,333.00 Level V: $15,000.00 Your level of service is < > at a monthly rate of < > Your level of service is based on the attached Level of Service Assessment. A representative from your Pioneer Home will be meeting with you or your legal representative to discuss your level of service, answer questions and to execute a new assisted living home contract. The Division of Alaska Pioneer Homes has a long history of assuring elders have a home regardless of their ability to pay. This is one of the distinguishing characteristics the Pioneer Home system provides for Alaskan seniors. The Division of Alaska Pioneer Homes offers assistance to residents who are unable to pay the full monthly charges incurred while living within a Pioneer Home through the Payment Assistance Program. The Administrator and Social Worker in each home will work with you as we make this transition. Sincerely, Clinton Lasley Alaska Pioneer Homes: Providing elder Alaskans a home and community, celebrating life through its final breath. August 2, 2019 Page 2 Director Alaska Pioneer Homes: Providing elder Alaskans a home and community, celebrating life through its final breath.