108.125 Child Care Assistance

Victims /survivors of domestic violence are eligible for childcare benefits under the Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) on the same basis as other individuals.

ELRC program requirements may also be waived for victims /survivors of domestic violence on a case-by-case basis with the use of the PA 1747 . For example, the 20 hour per week requirement for ELRC childcare subsidy can be waived if the individual is unable to comply as a result of domestic violence.

108.126 The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Provides annual heating assistance to low-income individuals and families and assists them to pay their heating bills through a cash grant. Crisis grants can be provided if households are in immediate danger of being without heat. (See LIHEAP (pa.gov) )

108.127 Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Provides quality medical and dental services to children under the age of 19 who are eligible based on non-financial and financial criteria. The methodology for determining eligibility for CHIP is Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI). (See CHIP (pa.gov) )

Updated May 22, 2024, replacing August 9, 2021