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Change #2-2010
September 1, 2010
A. Everyone who wishes to apply for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) must be given the opportunity to apply without delay during the application taking time frame. If an applicant comes into an agency that takes applications and requests to apply, he must be allowed to sign an application on the day he appears.
NOTE: Native Americans residing in Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, and Scotland counties, who wish to apply for LIEAP benefits, must do so through the Lumbee Tribal Council.
B. Application-taking should be provided by state and local governmental entities or community-based organizations as well as by social services. Examples of community-based organizations are not-for-profit neighborhood-based organizations, area agencies on aging, and community action agencies. (See EP-200 for additional information.)
C. Inform all applicants, either verbally or in writing, that unless the application and/or the requested information are received by the deadline given, the application will be denied.
D. Inform households of additional services such as the Linkup and LifeLine Programs. See EP-200.09.
E. LIEAP applicants must be provided with the opportunity for voter registration.
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For questions or clarification on any of the policy contained in these manuals, please contact your local county office. |
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