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Homebound Household All household members have disabilities confining them to the home. The household members must be unable to travel to an intake center to apply for Energy Assistance because of a medical condition which qualifies the persons for home services through Medicaid or Medicare and or home delivered meals, home health agency services, homemaker services, etc. Household The following criteria are considered in determining Energy Assistance household members: • the individuals who purchase residential energy together or make undesignated payments for energy in the form of rent • the type of residence e.g., house, room, shelter, institutions, (see Ineligible Households) • the age and disability of the individuals • the relationship of the individuals. • U.S. Citizenship (applicant must be a U.S. citizen. If other household members are non-citizens use this/these persons income in determining eligibility but do not include in the household size. Ineligible Households The following criteria are used in determining "de facto" ineligible households: • residents of institutions, • group living facilities, • rooming and boarding houses, • dormitories, shelters, hotels, etc. • residents of public or private institutions with living costs subsidized by state, local or federal governments without separate heating or cooling bills • households where all persons are not U.S. Citizens Intake The act of accepting a signed Energy application and interviewing the client to determine eligibility. LIHEAP Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides financial assistance with heating and cooling costs to low income households. Office of Family Independence (OFI) Unit in the Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services which administers the Energy Assistance program. Outreach Offering of services or information about the Energy Assistance Program.