| Applications for Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) will be accepted until funds run out starting Monday.
"This has been a very cold winter and many West Virginia families are struggling to keep up with high heating costs," WV DHHR Cabinet Secretary Karen L. Bowling said. "This emergency assistance will help residents facing a loss of utilities due to an inability to pay."
Residents whose primary source of heat is either gas or electricity must provide their shut-off notice when applying for Emergency LIEAP. Those using other primary heating sources or bulk fuel may qualify for assistance if their heating fuel is at a low level during the application period.
Households that received direct payment of regular LIEAP benefits must verify that the payment was used for home heating by submitting a current receipt with the Emergency LIEAP application. Failure to submit verification of payment may result in a denial of the application.
Eligibility for LIEAP benefits is based on income, household size and whether or not the household is responsible for paying its heating bill. Income must be at, or below, 130 percent of the federal poverty guideline for the household size. In situations where a heating emergency exists, applicants must be seen by a DHHR worker.
To qualify, households must meet all program guidelines and be in an emergency situation that will disrupt the primary heating source if not met.
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