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2020 09/13/18 11 and/or each year of erroneous issuance. The provider agency will provide the applicant with a written notification explaining the period of disqualification.

Circumstances include, but are not limited to household size, living arrangements, and income. Individuals reporting fraud should be referred to the Fraud Hotline on their island:

Oahu 808-587-8444

Hawaii 808-933-8899

Kauai 808-241-7106

Maui 808-243-5840

Individuals wanting to report fraud need to complete a Fraud Referral Form, DHS 1474 and submit it to their supervisor and routed to the State LIHEAP Coordinator.

Individuals found guilty of fraud may be disqualified and/or prosecuted for fraud.

3. ENGERY CRISIS INTERVENTION (ECI)

3.1 Purpose and Guidelines

The purpose of Energy Crisis Intervention (ECI) shall be to restore or prevent termination of electric or gas power in the current residence of the household at the account number on the termination notice submitted by the household in order to apply for LIHEAP benefits.

Applications for ECI shall be accepted during the application period and shall be terminated prior to the end of the application period if the funds reserved for energy crisis intervention are expended.

ECI amounts approved for eligible households shall be paid directly to the utility company.

3.2 Eligibility Requirements

The household shall meet all of the Program Requirements; and

The household shall meet all of the following conditions for ECI: 1.) The household shall submit an application form; 2.) The household shall be interviewed;