JUNEAU -- The state House has unanimously passed legislation extending for four years a cash assistance program for seniors.
Without legislative action, the Alaska Senior Benefits Program will expire June 30. The bill now goes to the Senate.
The program provides financial assistance of up to $250 a month to help low-income Alaskans 65 years or older to remain independent. Nearly 10,100 seniors were enrolled in the program at the end of 2010.
State Rep. Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage, who sponsored the extension, estimated the program is costing $21 million this budget year.
Most of the costs outlined for the next budget year, which starts July 1, have been included in Gov. Sean Parnell's budget request.
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