Summer Crisis Program
A special component of HEAP, the Summer Crisis Program provides summer cooling assistance for low-income elderly households and for Ohioans with qualifying medical conditions. The program applies to electric utilities only.
What are the benefits?
One-time payment assistance of up to $175 to be put towards:
- Electric bill payment,
- Air conditioning unit, or
- Fan
Who is eligible?
- You do not have to be enrolled in PIPP or have received a disconnection notice to be eligible for the Summer Crisis Program.
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Households must have a gross annual income of 200 percent of the federal poverty level and meet one of the following criteria:
- Have a member of the household who is at least 60 years old; or
- Provide physician documentation of medical necessity.
How do I sign up?
Applications for the Summer Crisis Program are accepted from July 1 through August 31. Contact your local community action agency to sign up.
www.puco.ohio.gov
