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If Energy Bills Are Too High To Handle – HEAP Can Help! The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides cash to help pay heating bills for low-income individuals and families. For applicants aged 60 and over, it is administered by the Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs
Those eligible must: pay for heat directly or pay for heat in their rent payment; age 60 or older to receive a higher benefit; live in a HEAP-eligible residence; be US Citizen or Qualified Alien. Recipients of public assistance, food stamps or SSI are income-eligible for HEAP. All other applicants must meet the gross monthly income test based on household size. Benefits: cash payment or credit to energy supplier; depends on household composition, energy bills and "Income Tier" (see library Coordinator).
Eligible seniors can begin applying for a HEAP grant November 4th. HEAP provides grants on a first come, first serve basis until the funds provided for each heating season run out. Applications and information will be delivered to Coordinators in Senior Connections blue information envelopes or by calling (516) 571-8770. Emergency help is available by contacting EAC in Mineola, (516) 565-4327.
Nassau County
Department of Senior Citizen Affairs
Senior Outreach Service
Information and Assistance Fair
Call for Date and Location: (516) 571-5814
Information about the following will be available seniors:
Senior Outreach Service
Information and Assistance Fair
Call for Date and Location: (516) 571-5814
Information about the following will be available seniors:
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Blood Pressure Screening
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"Ask the Doctor"
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Food Stamp
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EPIC and HEAP Applications
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Health Insurance and Financial Counseling
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Housing and Consumer Information
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Medicare and Medicaid Assistance
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Services for Veterans and the Physically Challenged
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Social Security Information
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Volunteer and Employment Opportunities