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The first place to start is with
"LIEAP"- the
Low Income Energy Assistance
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Low
Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program
(LIEAP) is designed to help people with the
cost of heating their homes during the
winter months--October 1, 2006 through April
30, 2007. When you apply for LIEAP, you are
also applying for the
Weatherization Program. Weatherization
helps improve the heating efficiency of
homes and permanently reduces energy
consumption. Applications will be available
October 1st at the Lewistown and Roundup
HRDC offices, fuel vendors, senior centers,
and Offices of Public Assistance. You may
also download an application at:
http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/programsservices/energyassistance/lieapapplication.pdf
The following information and documentation
must be provided before an application can
be processed:
1) Names, birthdates, Social Security
numbers for everyone in the household on the
date of application.
2) Income verification for the past 12
months for all household members.
3) Current checking and savings account
statements.
4) Statement of account from your fuel
supplier. If you are a NorthWestern Energy
customer, please submit a copy of your most
recent NWE bill. If a customer qualifies for
the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program
(LIEAP), they automatically receive a 15%
discount on their NorthWestern Energy
electric and natural gas bills. The
NorthWestern Energy discount begins when the
customer signs up and qualifies for LIEAP.
More than 7,000 NorthWestern Energy
customers currently receive this discount.
You cannot receive the NORTHWESTERN ENERGY
DISCOUNT if you do not enclose a copy of the
bill.
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Services Provided:
This program pays for a portion of
winter heating bills (and emergency
furnace repair, if necessary) for
eligible families. Payments are made
directly to vendors.
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Eligibility:
Owners and renters alike may apply. Any
heating source is acceptable.
Eligibility is based on the family's
gross income.
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Income Guidelines:
INCOME GUIDELINES FOR THE LIEAP PROGRAM
ARE 150% OF POVERTY. THERE WILL BE NO
DEDUCTIONS FOR MEDICAL COSTS OR
DEPENDENT CARE EXPENSES IF YOU ARE OVER
150% OF POVERTY.
2008-2009 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines
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Size of Family Unit
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150% |
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ONE |
$15,600 |
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TWO |
$21,000 |
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THREE |
$26,400 |
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FOUR |
$31,800 |
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FIVE |
$37,200 |
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SIX |
$42,600 |
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SEVEN |
$48,000 |
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EIGHT |
$53,400 |
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NINE |
$58,800 |
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TEN |
$64,200 |
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FOR EACH ADDITIONAL MEMBER ADD:
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$5,400 |
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When To Apply:
October 1 through April 30 each year.
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Where to Apply:
Applications are taken in both the
Lewistown and Roundup offices, and by
mail.
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