Posted on November 4, 2017
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
As the winter season approaches and temperatures continue to drop, people will begin turning up the heat in their homes. If you and your family are worried that you cannot afford the additional cost this season, there is a chance you could qualify for help through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
LIHEAP is funded through the U.S Department of Health and Human Services to help low income families avoid losing utilities this winter.
The program began earlier this month and will officially conclude in May of 2018. Beginning on December 1st, clients with active service who have approved Energy Assistance Program applications are protected from disconnection through March 15th.
To pick up an application or to get more information about the program contact your local service providers. Specific addresses and phone numbers can be found below.
Before you go in, be sure to have a copy of the social security cards of every resident in your home and copies of driver’s licenses from all members over 18-years-old. Individuals will also need proof of residence, meaning a signed lease or deed, proof of income and copies of recent utility bills. If you have already received a disconnect notice, contact your local agency immediately.
To view income guidelines depending on household size, click this link: Energy Assistance Income Guidelines 2017-2018 If it appears sideways, the option to rotate the document clockwise is the first button in the top right corner.
Pulaski County Human Services is located at 115 W Pearl Street in Winamac and you can call them at 574-946-6500.
Starke County Community Services is located at 311 E Culver Road in Knox. Their phone number is 574-772-7070.
Showing posts with label Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Show all posts
Monday, November 6, 2017
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Utility Assistance Programs Continue, After Winter Disconnection Moratorium Ends
Posted on March 16, 2017
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Low-income residents who are delinquent in their heating bills may have their natural gas service disconnected. Between December 1 and March 15, Indiana utility companies don’t shut off natural gas service to customers taking part in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program or LIHEAP.Now that that period has come to an end for 2017, NIPSCO is reminding customers that there’s still some help available for those struggling to pay their utility bills.
The federal LIHEAP program offers help to households falling within 150 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Applications for heating assistance will be taken through May 12, and summer cooling assistance will also be available between June 5 and August 11. LIHEAP participants are also eligible for additional discounts of up to 26 percent from NIPSCO through May 31 or until funding is used up.
On top of that, households falling between 151 and 200 percent of the federal poverty level may take part in the NIPSCO Hardship Program. It offers up to $400 in gas bill assistance through May 31 or until funds are exhausted.
Additional energy assistance funds may be available through local township trustee’s offices, and payment agreements are also offered through NIPSCO. More information can be found on NIPSCO’s website.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Low-income residents who are delinquent in their heating bills may have their natural gas service disconnected. Between December 1 and March 15, Indiana utility companies don’t shut off natural gas service to customers taking part in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program or LIHEAP.Now that that period has come to an end for 2017, NIPSCO is reminding customers that there’s still some help available for those struggling to pay their utility bills.
The federal LIHEAP program offers help to households falling within 150 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Applications for heating assistance will be taken through May 12, and summer cooling assistance will also be available between June 5 and August 11. LIHEAP participants are also eligible for additional discounts of up to 26 percent from NIPSCO through May 31 or until funding is used up.
On top of that, households falling between 151 and 200 percent of the federal poverty level may take part in the NIPSCO Hardship Program. It offers up to $400 in gas bill assistance through May 31 or until funds are exhausted.
Additional energy assistance funds may be available through local township trustee’s offices, and payment agreements are also offered through NIPSCO. More information can be found on NIPSCO’s website.
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Energy Assistance Applications Now Available
Posted on November 2, 2016
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
Families who struggle to pay their heating bills can now sign up for energy assistance from the federal government. NIPSCO, state agencies and other organizations offer various types of assistance each year.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, LIHEAP for short, is available to households falling within 150 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Between Dec. 1 and March 15, Indiana utilities do not disconnect service to customers enrolled in LIHEAP who are behind on their bills.
Additionally, the NIPSCO Customer Assistance for Residential Energy (CARE) Discount Program provides further gas bill reductions to LIHEAP-eligible customers. Once enrolled in LIHEAP, customers are automatically enrolled in the program.
The NIPSCO Hardship Program offers up to $400 in gas bill assistance to households between 151 and 200 percent of the federal poverty level, which is just outside the guidelines for LIHEAP.
Program eligibility is based on income and family size. Visit NIPSCO.com/PaymentAssistance for more information and a listing of agencies that help administer assistance programs.
Documents typically needed to apply for LIHEAP assistance include an Indiana picture ID, Social Security cards for all household members, a NIPSCO bill, proof of residency and proof of income.
NIPSCO customer care agents trained to help connect customers with available funds are available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST at 800-4-NIPSCO (800-464-7726).
In addition to assistance programs, NIPSCO customers can also visit NIPSCO.com/SaveEnergy to learn about programs designed to help manage energy usage.
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
Families who struggle to pay their heating bills can now sign up for energy assistance from the federal government. NIPSCO, state agencies and other organizations offer various types of assistance each year.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, LIHEAP for short, is available to households falling within 150 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Between Dec. 1 and March 15, Indiana utilities do not disconnect service to customers enrolled in LIHEAP who are behind on their bills.
Additionally, the NIPSCO Customer Assistance for Residential Energy (CARE) Discount Program provides further gas bill reductions to LIHEAP-eligible customers. Once enrolled in LIHEAP, customers are automatically enrolled in the program.
The NIPSCO Hardship Program offers up to $400 in gas bill assistance to households between 151 and 200 percent of the federal poverty level, which is just outside the guidelines for LIHEAP.
Program eligibility is based on income and family size. Visit NIPSCO.com/PaymentAssistance for more information and a listing of agencies that help administer assistance programs.
Documents typically needed to apply for LIHEAP assistance include an Indiana picture ID, Social Security cards for all household members, a NIPSCO bill, proof of residency and proof of income.
NIPSCO customer care agents trained to help connect customers with available funds are available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST at 800-4-NIPSCO (800-464-7726).
In addition to assistance programs, NIPSCO customers can also visit NIPSCO.com/SaveEnergy to learn about programs designed to help manage energy usage.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)