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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Division 10 Service 415 Program 415 Chapters 05 - 65 North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Right to Apply 415-15-05-05 (Revised 10/00 ML #2629) View Archives
Any person has the right to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), even those who are clearly ineligible. The county social service board must provide information about the eligibility requirements of the program; explain applicants' rights, benefits, and obligations under the program; assist individuals as necessary in completing their applications; and accept and process applications without delay.
The county social service board's obligation to provide assistance to the applicant in completing the application process is described in detail in the section of this Service Chapter dealing with "outreach." (See 415-10-05- 10.)