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1. Low Income Help
AARP wants to inform persons with limited income about public benefits for which
they may be eligible. Medicaid, food stamps, job training, more.
http://www.aarp.org/money/lowincomehelp/

2. Energy Assistance--Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
... LIHEAP is a block grant program that provides energy assistance to help eligible
low income households meet their home energy needs.
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/liheap/

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... Helping low-income Californians solve legal problems ... Click a topic below
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... Low Income Help ... Carpeting and rugs can help trap a layer of air, and will
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5. Low-income Help: CalMedicare.org
... Low-income Help. People with limited income and resources may qualify for
programs that help pay for health care-related expenses. ...
http://www.calmedicare.org/lowincome/

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7. Low Incomes Tax Reform Group - Home
... LITRG takes a household income of £15000 and below as low income for the
purposes of targeting our help. Search the site ...
http://www.litrg.org.uk/

8. Low Incomes Tax Reform Group - Tax help
The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group campaigns for a simpler and fairer tax system
for people on low incomes and provides free tax and tax credits advice to ...
http://www.litrg.org.uk/help/lowincome.cfm

9. Food Stamps Can Help Low-Income Working Families Put Food On The ...
... Food Stamps Can Help Low-Income Working Families Put Food On The Table ...
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http://www.cbpp.org/3-31-99fs.htm

10. Help for people on a low income - Income Support
Information on income support covering who can claim, how to claim, how decisions
are made and other help you may be entitled to.
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/nm/index/life/benefits/help_for_people_on_a_low_income_-_income_support.htm

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Saving Money on Heating and Cooling Energy Bills
Saving Money on Heating and Cooling Energy Bills

Fuel costs are up, and so are your energy bills. What help is available?

Low-Income Assistance

Two federal programs help qualified people with their home heating and cooling bills, whether that’s oil, electricity, gas, or something else. They are the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

If you’re on a limited income and much of your money goes to paying to stay warm in the winter or to keep cool in the summer, you may be eligible for LIHEAP. LIHEAP pays a portion of heating and cooling costs for low income renters and homeowners. To find out about what help is available in your community call the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) at 1-866-674-6327 or send an email to energyassistance@ncat.org. NEAR is a free service to help people connect with their local LIHEAP program. It’s up to the program in your community to determine who is eligible and how much help with energy costs can be given.

Apply early! One problem is that there never is enough money to go around. The funds frequently run out.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

You may also qualify to get a free energy audit and home repairs. If you’re qualified, WAP pays a contractor to visit your home to see if it better weather proofing can save you money. If your home is drafty and the heat you have paid for is escaping, WAP pays the contractor to add insulation, caulking, or weather stripping to keep your heating and cooling bills down. They may even replace your furnace or air conditioning to improve your health and safety. There is no cost to you but you must be eligible. Each state runs its own program so you will need to check with your state program on how to apply.

These home energy improvements have helped over 5 million people spend less on utility bills and have safer homes. It also cuts back on how much fuel we use—and waste—each year.

If You Don’t Qualify for Low-Income Assistance

Energy Star is a government program that encourages homeowners, manufacturers and home contractors to look for ways to save energy and protect the environment. One of its program rates products that are designed to be more energy efficient—products that will save you money. When you shop for a new refrigerator, replacement windows, or even light bulbs, look for the Energy Star label on the product.

Energy Star also recommends that you

Service your heating and cooling equipment annually
Replace air filters regularly.
Use a programmable thermostat that turns back the heat or air conditioning while you are away or asleep. (This can save up to $100 in energy costs.)
Add insulation to places where energy is leaking out of walls, windows, or doors
Keep the thermostat on your hot water heater at 120°.
AARP Resources

State-by-State Guide to Energy- and Weatherization-Assistance Programs
Learn what your state is doing to help with heating and cooling bills. Tells you who is qualified, the types of assistance available, when to apply, and where to apply.

Benefits CheckUp
BenefitsCheckUp, with support from AARP, helps people ages 55 and over find programs that may pay for some of their costs of utilities, as well as prescription drugs, health care and other necessities.

Energy and Telephone Assistance in the States: Public Programs that Help Low-Income Households
If you’re interested in public policy, this report compares how states help low-income households with home energy.

Additional Resources

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
The Department of Health and Human Services answers frequently asked questions.

Weatherization Assistance Program
The U.S. Department of Energy explains the program.

Energy Star
More than 40 categories of products can earn an Energy Star. Check out the brands to choose and find the stores where you can get Energy Star products.

Energy Hog campaign
Kids will love earning a badge as an energy hog buster. Involve the grandchildren in finding out where the energy hog lurks in your home and how to zap him.

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