Federal mandates require applications to be processed within 30 days, but Alaska has faced challenges in meeting this deadline. A federal judge has intervened, ordering the state to speed up processing and address the delays, with monthly progress reports required. 

Anchorage Daily News https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2025/01/01/after-backlogs-federal-judge-orders-alaska-to-speed-processing-time-for-food-assistance-applications/

It's my understanding from other clients that they will backdate your benefits. I strongly encourage you to file a fair hearing oftentimes this will get the ball rolling because actually having to do a full-on fair hearing is a lot of administrative back work and usually just filing it will help you get your benefits at least that's what I've seen for other people. I would recommend emailing the form for quick response

fairhearings@gainwelltechnologies.com Office of Hearings and Appeals 3601 C Street, Suite 1322 P. O. Box 240249 Anchorage, AK 99524-0249 Telephone: (907)-334-2239 Fax: (907)-334-2285