Your patients might be eligible! Two NCDHHS options to help them keep warm this winter!

NCDHHS' Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a federally-funded program that provides for a one-time vendor payment to help eligible households pay their heating bills.

While households including a person aged 60 or older, or disabled persons receiving services through the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services were eligible to sign up in the month of December, all other households may apply now through March 31, 2025 or until funds are exhausted.

Households that meet the following criteria may be eligible:

• Have at least one U.S. citizen or non-citizen who meets the eligibility criteria.
• Meet an income test
• Have reserves at or below $2,250. (Resources will not be counted for this year's season from December 1, 2022-March 31, 2023)
• Be responsible for its heating costs.

More details about eligibility criteria

Lifeline is a federal government program that offers a monthly discount on phone, internet or bundled package bills to qualified low-income people, which can give them the tools to access services like telehealth.  People living on Tribal Lands can receive additional benefit.