7 Coordination, 2605(b)(4) - Assurance 4

7.1 Describe how you will ensure that the LIHEAP program is coordinated with other programs available to low-income households (TANF, SSI, WAP, etc.). Joint application for multiple programs (indicate programs included) Intake referrals to/from other programs (indicate programs included) See below One - stop intake centers Other - Describe: Public Assistance - Recipients of other Division of Social Services (DSS) services such as TANF, SNAP and Medicaid are maintained in the NOMADS database. Through a fully automated process, recipient households in NOMADS meeting LIHEAP/Energy Assistance Program (EAP) income guidelines, and who have not applied for energy assistance in the previous or current year, may be periodically mailed a special EAP application preprinted with data from NOMADS. A cover letter accompanies each application explaining the household may qualify for energy assistance by reviewing the application, completing missing information and correcting any errors in the preprinted data, signing, and dating the application and submitting to EAP. 1. Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) - A list of eligible EAP households can be provided to the Housing Division’s WAP, to notify the WAP of high energy usage households. 2. Independent Fuel Funds - The DSS coordinates the eligibility criteria and applicant information with energy providers and organizations that administer fuel fund programs. 3. Other Programs - The DSS provides program brochures, posters and/or applications (that includes the Weatherization Assistance Program website) for dissemination to their customers. 4. 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.