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SRS accepting LIEAP applicationsKansas The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services is accepting applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) Jan. 18 through March 30. LIEAP provides an annual benefit to help qualifying households pay winter heating bills. Individuals with disabilities, elderly persons, and families with children are the primary groups assisted. An average benefit of $262.88 was provided to 62,000 households in 2011. To qualify, applicants must be responsible for direct payment of their heating bills. Income eligibility guidelines are set at 130 percent of the federal poverty level. Persons with incomes within the following guidelines may receive LIEAP benefits: --One person living at the address, maximum allowable monthly income of $1,180; --Two people at address, maximum monthly income of $1,594; --Three people, maximum monthly income of $2,008; --Four people, maximum monthly income of $2,422; and --Five people, maximum monthly income of $2,836. Add $414 for each additional person. The level of benefit varies according to household income, number of persons living at the address, type of dwelling, type of heating fuel, and utility rates. Applicants must demonstrate they have made payments on their heating utility bill two out of the last three months and those payments must be equal to or exceed $80 or the total balance due on their energy bills, whichever is less. Applications for the program have been mailed to households who received energy assistance last year, along with other targeted low-income families, including those who received food, cash or medical assistance in December. LIEAP applications are available at local SRS offices or can be requested by calling toll-free 800-432-0043. Visit www.srs.ks.gov to apply online.
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