An eligible individual who leaves the state may not receive a cash benefit under AS 47.45.302 during the absence unless the individual's absence is temporary and is for one of the following reasons:
(1) to receive medical treatment for the individual;
(2) to accompany the individual's family member who is receiving medical treatment outside the state; or
(3) for a vacation, business trip, or other absence of less than 30 consecutive days, unless the individual has applied for and received a time extension from the department for special circumstances.