August 11, 2020 by Austin McDaniel Will non-resident students be exempted from testing? Accepted proof of Alaska residency for testing at airport:Alaska driver’s license or state issued ID card.Federally recognized Alaska tribal identification card.Active duty military ID card, active duty dependent ID card, DoD Common Access Card (CAD), or valid military orders.Employment verification letter or student verification letter on employer/school letterhead stating traveler is moving to Alaska for employment or schooling. Will non-resident students or faculty who travel during holiday breaks be subject to the non-resident 72-hour testing requirements? Yes, non-resident students and faculty that do not establish residency after initial move to Alaska will need to return to Alaska with negative test results or proof of a test taken within 72 hours of departure. If a non-resident arrives without either of these they will be charged $250 per test at the airport. For non-residents unable to obtain a pre-travel test, there are four FDA-approved home-collection COVID tests: Pixel system from LabCorpEverlywell COVID-19 Test Home Collection KitVault HealthPicture Genetics
August 11, 2020 by Austin McDaniel What if I have a plan approved with the state and it includes testing in the airport. Please contact an occupational health contractor such as Beacon or Capstone who offer services for testing upon arrival.If a non-resident worker arrives and would like testing at the state of Alaska supported testing site they will be charged $250
August 11, 2020 by Austin McDaniel Will critical infrastructure plans filed with the state remain in place? Yes, critical infrastructure plans filed with the State will remain in place.
August 11, 2020 by Austin McDaniel Will health contractors (Beacon, Capstone and others) still be testing non-resident Critical Infrastructure travelers? If employers have set up contracts for critical infrastructure with contractors entirely separate from the State contract, then contractors may still test those critical infrastructure travelers. Employers are encouraged to set up setting for their employees.
August 11, 2020 by Austin McDaniel How does the mandate effect teachers traveling from out-of-state? An accepted proof of Alaska residency is an employment verification letter on employer letterhead stating traveler is moving to Alaska for employment.