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LIVE-IN ATTENDANT: An individual, usually paid, who is needed for medical, housekeeping or child care reasons. They will not be considered household members for SNAP.
LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) or (HEAP): A Federal program, authorized under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (Title XXVI of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, P.L. 97-35), that provides help with winter energy bills for income-eligible persons. Payments are usually made directly to local utility companies or vendors.