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7 | P a g e October 25 The applicant’s physical address must be located within the state of Montana to be eligible for LIHEAP and weatherization benefits. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 assigns the federal administration of program funds to the Department of Health and Human Services, which, in turn, is mandated to provide to the state, under an allotment formula, funds to carry out the program. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/resource/liheap-statute-and- regulations. 1.4 Role of the Sub-Grantee The primary functions the sub-grantees will be responsible for are eligibility determination and verification, client education, outreach, referrals, and local coordination of the LIHEAP program. Those functions include but are not limited to: ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION AND VERIFICATION – Determining the eligibility of households for participation in LIHEAP is the primary function of the program and is outlined in subsequent sections of this manual. CLIENT EDUCATION – Conducting activities directed at non-participating households to inform and educate them on the availability and benefits of LIHEAP. Client education also serves to assist households into utilizing energy conservation measures and/or making payment agreements with energy suppliers. OUTREACH - Providing information to current recipients and/or potential recipients to facilitate the recipient’s awareness of program requirements and restrictions. Suggestions for application assistance to aid the elderly and handicapped: 1. Intake and certification by mail or telephone. 2. Scheduled appointments in rural areas. 3. Use of Senior Citizen Centers. 4. Residence intake for those who are homebound. 5. Online application assistance. LOCAL COORDINATION – Conduct activities to facilitate the local and state coordination for delivery of services to recipients of the LIHEAP and the administration and management of the services delivered. Examples of required coordination, administration and management responsibilities are: • Administer and supervise LIHEAP within its area of jurisdiction. • Interpret or obtain interpretations of policies and procedures for operation of the LIHEAP program set by the state Department of Public Health and Human