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58 | P a g e October 25 5. Multiply the base benefit amount $1,921 by 0.83 (Income/HDD multiplier) to find the LIHEAP benefit. a) $1,921 x 0.83 = $1,594 (rounded to nearest dollar) Note: This is an example using the current poverty levels, the heating degree day multiplier and benefit matrix can be found under Appendix A of this manual. 3.21 Bedrooms Limited to Household No more than four (4) total bedrooms will be used in the benefit calculation. 3.22 Households Consisting of Eligible and Ineligible Household Members In households consisting of both eligible and ineligible household members, the income of all members 18 years and older will be counted for benefit calculation purposes. However, only eligible members will be considered in the number of household members for benefit calculation. Current and future benefits will be denied to any persons and households who refuse to submit social security numbers or proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of status as a qualified alien as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1641(b), or whose social security numbers, proof of residency, or citizenship cannot be verified. 3.23 Calculating LIHEAP Benefits with Ineligible Household Member(s) The income of ineligible household members must be counted when determining the total household income. Use the tables in APPENDIX A for current amounts and guidelines. See example: • Determine the household income. o The income amount that will be used in this example will be $15,000. • Determine 100% poverty level for the household size using the number of eligible household members. (This has the effect of including the ineligible members’ income, but the member is not counted when comparing the household income to the upper income limits). • The total household size is three; however, there are only two eligible household members for this example. (They are in the D7 service area)