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Low-income families who need immediate help paying their energy costs can apply for assistance through the West Virginia Department of Human Services.
Applications to the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program (E-LIEAP), will be accepted July 28 through August 8 or until funds are depleted.
Households with gas or electric utilities must present a termination notice when applying. Those with propane, kerosene or other forms of fuel must show that their supply is low at the time of application.
Eligibility for assistance is based on household income and size, starting with a maximum gross monthly income of $2,357 for a single person. The table below shows the allowable income levels for the LIEAP Fiscal Year 2025:
In emergency situations applications must meet with a DoHS worker. For more information on eligibility – and details on how to apply – applicants must go to their local DoHS office. A list of local offices may be found at https://dhhr.wv.gov/pages/field-offices.aspx.
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After just over a year in the top role at the Bureau for Social Services, Lorie Bragg is "no longer an employee" of the Department of Human Services, a spokesperson confirmed.
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Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers say they want far more information from the state's new Critical Incident Review Team which reviews fatal or near-fatal incidents involving children after a referral to the Department of Human Services.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA statement from Gov. Patrick Morrisey's office explains that the TANF program will be fully funded through June, 2027 and says he will seek up to $15 million to ensure adequate resources until then.
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