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pg. 49  If a client received ECIP for pre-paid electric and states their pre- paid electric is in crisis of running out prior to the 30 days, agencies may pledge additional ECIP funds to the supplier to resolve the crisis.  If a client runs out of electricity prior to the 30 days, the client can apply for additional assistance through ECIP if they remain within the ECIP limits of $800 for winter and $300 for summer. Winter and Summer ECIP only Program Type To determine LIHEAP eligibility for winter or summer ECIP only applications you will use the LIHEAP EA system and select the appropriate program type for the applications you are working. The data entry process will be the same as for an EA program type. The E1LW screen will not display an EA benefit amount, it will only display Yes or No in the Eligible Field. Payments for ECIP are processed in MIS and the agencies fiscal systems. These must also be logged on the E1LW screen or as a separate component if necessary, in the EA system. Automatic ECIP Eligibility If the applicant is approved for LIHEAP EA during the current program year and neither the address nor supplier has changed, the applicant is automatically eligible for additional winter and-or summer ECIP funds. No further documentation of basic eligibility is required.  Secure E1RG terminal screen-print to document LIHEAP EA approval.  For households that submit verification of crisis, which could include the bill, shut off notice or verbal supplier statement, document on the E1CN screen.  Establish the amount of assistance required to resolve the energy related crisis.  ECIP is entered on the E1LW screen then processed in MIS. Applicants who do not meet the automatic eligibility criteria above will follow regular application procedures to apply. Documenting Date of Crisis Crisis verification documents must be date stamped to document date of crisis. Verbal confirmation from the applicant or home energy supplier must be documented on the E1CN screen. Timeframes begin with the documented date of crisis for purposes of determining compliance with LIHEAP statute. Date of crisis is defined as:  Date disconnect notice received at agency.  Date agency notified by client via phone call, voicemail, email, mail, etc. The date of disconnect should be clearly documented on the E1CN screen.