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FAQs - 9.00 Moratorium on Winter Disconnections

Section 9.00 Moratorium on Winter Disconnections

The questions below apply to the Moratorium on Winter Disconnections section of the LIHEAP Policy and Procedures Manual.

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(added 10/22/18)  I have a client who has a trailer home (heated with LP) on her parent’s land where the parents have a house. The parents are not in our database. The electric vendor says there is only one meter for the property. Both the Dad and daughter have their names on this account, with this name listed first. The daughter has a separate LP tank and account. Her benefit is always applied to her account with the propane vendor. Because the electric is on one account, should we be concerned with the parents receiving moratorium protection even though they haven’t applied for the program?

This situation is similar to an apartment building with one heat source for all units. Even though only one unit may apply, all units under that account are protected.

(added 10/29/18)  Is it true that if a household receives FIP or SSI, regardless of income, even if they are over 200% of poverty, they are eligible for Weatherization and moratorium protection?

Yes. Be sure to call the utility to let them know about the protected status of the home.

Note: There are typically only 1-2 such cases each year.