2 HEATING ASSISTANCE

Eligibility, 2605(b)(2) - Assurance 2 2.1 Designate the income eligibility threshold used for the heating component: Add Household size Eligibility Guideline Eligibility Threshold 1 All Household Sizes State Median Income 60.00% 2.2 Do you have additional eligibility requirements for Heating Assistance? Yes No 2.3 Check the appropriate boxes below and describe the policies for each. Do you require an Assets test? Yes No If yes, describe: Each household's resources may not exceed $3,000. Do you have additional/differing eligibility policies for: Renters? Yes No If yes, describe: Renters Living in subsidized housing? Yes No If yes, describe: Only eligible if the client is paying an energy supplier out-of-pocket. Renters with utilities included in the rent? Yes No If yes, describe: Clients receive a one-time direct payment equal to 16% of their annual rent, not to exceed the maximum allowed EA benefit. The clients are also not eligible for ECIP benefits. Do you give priority in eligibility to: Older Adults (60 years or older)? Yes No If yes, describe: Elderly clients can apply starting October 1st for Energy Assistance and starting November 1st for Energy Crisis Intervention Program. Individuals with a disability? Yes No If yes, describe: Disabled clients can apply starting October 1st for Energy Assistance and starting November 1st for Energy Crisis Intervention Program. Young children? Yes No If yes, describe: Households with high energy burdens? Yes No If yes, describe: Other? Yes No If yes, describe: Explanations of policies for each "yes" checked above: The elderly and disabled clients can apply starting October 1st for Energy Assistance with payments made starting November 1st . The remaining population can apply November 1st with payments made starting December 1st. Determination of Benefits 2605(b)(5) - Assurance 5, 2605(c)(1)(B) 2.4 Describe how you prioritize the provision of heating assistance to vulnerable populations, e.g., benefit amounts, early application periods, etc. The elderly and disabled clients can apply starting October 1st for Energy Assistance with payments made starting November 1st . The remaining population can apply November 1st with payments made starting December 1st. 2.5 Check the variables you use to determine your benefit levels. (Check all that apply): Income Family (household) size Home energy cost or need: Fuel type Climate/region Individual bill Dwelling type Energy burden (% of income spent on home energy) Energy need Other - Describe: Households receiving LIHEAP assistance are able to select the fuel type for which they need assistance, including electric. While this is considered a heating program, payments made toward electric accounts may be utilized for cooling costs October through May. Benefit Levels, 2605(b)(5) - Assurance 5, 2605(c)(1)(B) 2.6 Describe estimated benefit levels for the fiscal year for which this plan applies. Please note: the maximum and minimum benefits must be shown in the payment matrix. Minimum Benefit $153 Maximum Benefit $495 2.7 Do you provide in-kind (e.g., blankets, space heaters) and/or other forms of benefits?2 Yes No If yes, describe. If any of the above questions require further explanation or clarification that could not be made in the fields provided, attach a document with said explanation here.