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Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Energy Assistance Program Manual c. approved for VA benefits because of a veteran’s death and could be considered permanently disabled for Social Security purposes;

4. Surviving children (any age) of a deceased veteran who the VA: a. has determined are permanently incapable of self-support, or b. has approved for benefits because of the veteran’s death and is considered permanently disabled for Social Security purposes; 5. receiving federal, state or public disability retirement benefits for a disability considered permanent under Social Security standards; 6. receiving Railroad Retirement Disability; 7. receiving Interim Assistance (IA) benefits pending receipt of SSI; 8. receiving disability benefits from any other state or private employment source, e.g., EICON (Employers Insurance Company of Nevada) or workers’ compensation which uses criteria at least as stringent as those used by the Social Security Administration. Dwelling Unit means any of the following dwelling units, whether or not the dwelling unit is owned, rented or subsidized: 1) a single-family dwelling unit, including, without limitation, a house or stationary mobile home; 2) a multi-family dwelling unit, including, without limitation, a townhouse/condo or an apartment; 3) a single room or a group of rooms occupied as separate living quarters—include duplex, motor home, and/or travel trailer. Elderly means a person age 60 or over. Eligible Household means one or more persons living together who receive energy assistance because they are income eligible (at or below current program year federal poverty level percentage), and meet other program criteria. Emancipated Minor means an individual under the age of 18 who is emancipated either by marriage or court order. Energy Assistance Program (EAP) means energy assistance administered by the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services. Energy Audit means the process used to determine which weatherization measures are most cost- effective in reducing the energy consumption of the household.

Energy Burden means the percent of a household’s income spent on energy costs. Energy Consumption see “energy usage” definition. Energy Dollar Usage means the actual dollar amount a household accrues for household energy needs. Energy Usage means the measurement of the quantity of energy the household uses, e.g., therms, kilowatts, gallons, cords, etc. MTL 01/24 June 25, 2024 - 2 - Glossary