Overview
Benefits for Households qualifying for Crisis Heating Assistance:
- A one-time benefit of up to $710 in winter heating assistance for CEAP deliverable fuel heated households.
Subject to the availability of funds, the state will implement a Crisis Assistance Program to address the heating needs of service recipient households who have exhausted their CEAP Basic Benefits and are unable to secure primary heat. A one-time benefit in winter heating assistance for deliverable fuel heated households of up to $710 for eligible households with incomes up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG), and up to $350 for eligible households with incomes over 200% FPG to 60% State Median Income (SMI).
Crisis is defined in all cases as being unable to secure primary heat, causing a life-threatening situation during the program delivery period--defined as being without or within one week of being without primary heating fuel, such as having an oil or kerosene supply below either 70 gallons or one-quarter tank.