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 There will be no priority groups under the new
program year.
Households in need of energy assistance, especially
those with disconnection notices, high past due balances and the
general population that has been most likely affected by wage
fluctuations due to COVID-19 are encouraged to apply. In addition,
propane customers are strongly encouraged to apply in August when
prices are at its lowest.
CAPCIL is one of several agencies in the State of Illinois that
offers energy assistance through the LIHEAP program. LIHEAP is a
federally and state funded program that assists customers with
energy payments made directly to the vendor. CAPCIL will be offering
the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) program, Furnace
Assistance (to restore heat), and Weatherization services as well.
The service area for LIHEAP/
Weatherization assistance includes DeWitt, Logan, Mason, Menard, and
Piatt counties.
CAPCIL requires all applicants to bring in the proper documentation
when applying for assistance. Applicants must bring in social
security cards for all household members, proof of income for the 30
days prior to and including the date of application for all
household members, and their most recent gas and/or electric bill.
The 30-day income guidelines have increased and are
now based on 200% of the Federal Poverty Level and the number of
persons living in the household.
These guidelines are as follows:
1-
$2,127
2-$2,873
3-$3,620
4-$4,367
(add
$747 for each additional household member)
Applications are taken on a first-come, first-served
basis. Funding is available through June 30, 2021 or until funding
is exhausted.
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The Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) program
is a bill payment program that assists eligible customers by paying
a monthly state benefit while the customer pays a percentage of
their household income. Eligible households must be a customer of
Ameren Illinois or Nicor Gas utilities. PIPP applicants will be
enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis and the program will be
offered until CAPCIL has reached the maximum capacity of households
for the program. The 30-day income guidelines for PIPP are based on
150% of the Federal
Poverty Level and the number of persons living in the
household.
The guidelines are as follows:
1-$1,595
2-$2,155
3-$2,715
4-$3,275
(add
$560 for each additional household member)
Individuals who meet the qualifications can start
contacting Community Action on Monday, July 20, 2020 by calling
217-732-2159 for an appointment or go to our website at
www.capcil.info/book-online to schedule your own appointment.
[Breann Titus
Director of Agency Development
Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois]
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