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pg. 75 After you determine the case is LIHEAP eligible, you will then determine how to use each program component (EA and ECIP), while ensuring to use the appropriate program type. EA and ECIP are to be used in conjunction in order to resolve the specific household energy need. When the application has been determined eligible, the following is displayed on the E1RG screen.  Status "ELIGIBLE"  Benefit amount.  Supplier Name  Supplier Number  The Supplier Notified Date only populates when the CEL is sent to the supplier.  The system will automatically generate an EA-6 to the applicant advising they are eligible to receive an EA benefit. LIHEAP Ineligible When it is determined that an applicant is not LIHEAP eligible, the application will not be processed for payment. The status on E1RG will display "INELIGIBLE" and will not include a benefit amount. The appropriate ineligibility code reason will update on the E1AP screen. The system will automatically generate an EA-6 to the applicant advising they are ineligible to receive EA benefits. Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) Ineligibility Notification Agencies must notify in writing all applicants who are denied ECIP assistance and advise them of their rights to a fair hearing. Ineligibility Determination The E1RG screen, E1MM screen and E1AP screen are required to be completed for all cases, including those deemed ineligible. Record ineligibility determinations on the E1AP screen. If staff determine LIHEAP ineligibility for any other reason than (A) Excess Income or (K) Negative Supplier Response, select the reason for ineligibility from the INELIGIBILITY field drop down box on the E1AP screen.  (A) Excess Income will populate upon completion of the E1LW screen when the applicant's income exceeds that allowed on the E1IR screen.  (K) Negative Supplier Response will populate upon receipt-recording of the energy supplier response.