Help with utility bills

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LIHEAP provides:

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Direct Vendor Payment – a one-time benefit, paid directly to the utility company(s) for eligible households

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Reconnection Assistance - help for households that are disconnected from their utilities or are within 7 days of shut off.  This also includes households that use a delivered fuel source who are below 25% in their tank and have been refused delivery on credit.

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Cash Benefit – a one-time payment for eligible renters whose utilities are included in their rent. 

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Emergency Furnace - repair or replacement of furnace for eligible homeowners.

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PIPP - Percentage of Income Payment Plan is a benefit choice for participating Ameren customers. Due to funding, there will be NO new PIPP enrollments.

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Funding for LIHEAP is provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services and by the State of Illinois. More information is available at www.liheapillinois.com.

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