Coordination 415-10-10

(Revised 10/00 ML #2629)

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The State coordinates fuel assistance activities with similar and related programs administered by the State and Federal government, particularly low income energy related programs administered by the Community Action agencies, Supplemental Security Insurance programs, Title XX programs, and the TANF Program. The Human Service Zone Boards coordinate fuel assistance with other service programs, the Food Stamp Program, General Assistance Program, and medical care program.

 

The Department of Human Services, Aging Services Division, coordinates a network of services and special projects for the elderly including nutrition, transportation, recreational, educational, and chore services.

 

Many LIHEAP households can benefit from these programs and should be referred to them. The senior projects may also help LIHEAP locate unserved elderly households. The Human Service Zone Boards are encouraged to become acquainted with any local senior project staff and with the regional aging services coordinator to ensure that appropriate referrals are made.

 

Responsibilities, such as outreach, distributions and securing of applications, obtaining income verifications, and the determination of eligibility, should be coordinated with other Human Service Zone Board programs and the Community Action agencies. As a minimum, the recipients of last year's Fuel Assistance Program, as well as recipients of other programs administered by the Human Service Zone Boards, should be given the opportunity to apply for fuel assistance.