This information was compiled based on information from publicly available legislation, state memorandums or executive orders, state websites, and press releases, as well as supplemental interviews with state officials with a role in administering opioid settlement funding.
It offers a snapshot of settlement spending and priorities at the state level (e.g., funding administered by state agencies or designated statewide abatement funds) as well as laws, agreements, and processes that the state has established for allocating funds. NASHP does not track spending at the local or county level, but includes any relevant state-level reports or dashboards that capture local spending within a state. For details on the definitions used here, check out the definitions at the bottom of this page. You can also get an overview of opioid settlement decisions in all states.
Settlement Spending Status
Background
In 2022, the Alaska Governor’s Advisory Council on Opioid Remediation published recommendations for use of the state’s share of settlement funding and called for an Opioid Settlement Steering Committee to be formed to help facilitate settlement processes. In 2024, state settlement funding was appropriated to the Alaska Division of Public Health to be distributed through a competitive request–for–proposal process.
Has the state awarded settlement funds?
Yes. In August 2024, the Division of Public Health announced grants that will be awarded annually for three years to a variety of organizations. Each public health region within the state was allotted a maximum of three grant awardees to ensure equal reach across the state — the press release further details which projects were funded, the award amount, and a description of the project. The largest sum of funding went to the Alaska Behavioral Health Association, which will provide statewide support and technical assistance to grant recipients.
Has the state announced priorities or recommendations for spending?
Yes. In August 2024, the Division of Public Health announced grants that will be awarded annually for three years to a variety of organizations. Each public health region within the state was allotted a maximum of three grant awardees to ensure equal reach across the state. The press release further details which projects were funded, the award amount, and a description of the project. The largest sum of funding went to the Alaska Behavioral Health Association, which will provide statewide support and technical assistance to grant recipients.
Previous spending details
Not applicable.
Statewide reporting of local spending
Not applicable.
State Settlement Website or Dashboard
Spending Plans and Agreements
Process for Settlement Disbursement
State and Political Subdivision Split
Structure
Abatement-Fund Controlled (>50 percent of funding controlled by statewide abatement fund)
Allocation Formula
15 percent state, 70 percent Abatement Account Fund, 15 percent political subdivisions
Role of Advisory Committee
State Annual Report
Not applicable.
