Description:

Provides assistance to residents

- LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program): Offers limited financial assistance, based on income, for gas and electric bills.
- Nicor Gas SHARING Program: Offers limited financial assistance, based on income, for gas and electric bills

- Affordable Connectivity Program: Receive up to a $30/month discount on your internet service and/or a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)

- Prescription Drug Discount Card: Offers a free prescription discount card that can benefit the entire family.

Eligibility:

LIHEAP:
Family Size Gross Monthly Household Income
1 $2,430
2 $3,287
3 $4,143
4 $5,000
5 $5,587
6 $6713
7 $7570
8 $7,775

Nicor Gas SHARING Program:
Family Size Gross Monthly Household Income
1 $2,431 - $3645
2 $3,287 - $4,930
3 $4,143 - $6,215
4 $5,000 - $7,500
5 $5,587 - $8,785
6 $6713 - $10,070
7 $7570 - $11,355
8 $7,775 - 12,640

Affordable Connectivity Program:
Household!€™s income must be below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line, or if you or someone you live with currently receives a government benefit like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, Pell Grant, or Free and Reduced-Price Lunch.

Prescription Drug Discount Card:
Open to All

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No Fees

Intake Process:

LIHEAP:
Applications are accepted as follows:
October 1 !€“ Senior and disabled households only
November 1 !€“ Households with disconnection notices or already disconnected
December 1 !€“ All other households

Documentation required:
- Photo ID
- Proof of Income for the last 30 days
- Social Security cards for all household members
- Current utility bill(s)

Nicor Gas SHARING Program:
Make an appointment and complete application.

Affordable Connectivity Program:
Apply online at http://getinternet.gov/

Prescription Drug Discount Card:
Download the Coast2CoastRX card to your cell phone or print a copy for your wallet.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Legal Status:

Township

Date of Official Change:

December 19, 2023

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