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• COMPASS - Apply for Public Benefits and Services from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

  Pennsylvania residents can apply for a variety of programs offered by the PA Department of Human Services, including public assistance, food stamps, health care coverage, energy assistance and other social service programs at this site Content Detail

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  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Application for Social Services (COMPASS)

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  Spanish / Español

• Utility Assistance for those Affected by the Corona Virus

  The Pennsylvania Utility Law Project provides utility assistance information for renters and homeowners in Pennsylvania affected by COVID-19. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Utility Law Project

• Utility Shutoffs are Coming Soon. Do These Things to Prevent Your Utilities from Being Shut Off!

  The Pennsylvania ban on utility shutoffs due to COVID-19 was recently updated, meaning some utility customers may start getting shutoff notices. However, many low-income customers should be protected from utility shutoffs as long as they follow certain steps. Content Detail

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  Laurel Legal Services, Inc.

• Heating Assistance/LIHEAP

  Information from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services regarding the Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) program in Pennsylvania, how to apply, program dates, as well as the income limits for this program. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

• LIHEAP Recovery Crisis Program - Have you fallen behind paying your utility bills? You may be eligible for up to $800 to help.

  Starting Monday, May 18th, Pennsylvania will accept applications for its new LIHEAP Recovery Crisis Program. Eligible households could receive grants of up to $800 sent directly to their utility or fuel vendor. Grants are available to pay for heating or electric bills. You can also get help to fix broken heaters or other energy equipment. Content Detail

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  Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

• Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission - Informal Complaints

  Information from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to assist consumers in resolving complaints with utility companies under the PUC’s authority. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission

• PUC Complaints and Forms

  Information from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on filing complaints and forms available from the Public Utility Commission. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission

• Utility Shutoffs & Help During COVID-19

  Information on your rights under new COVID-19 rules for electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, telecommunication & steam utilities. Content Detail

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  Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania

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  Spanish / Español

• Utility Service for Tenants (Video)

  This video from Neighborhood Legal Services Association explains what a tenant should do when a landlord fails to pay the utility bill and the service is going to be shut off. Read More

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  Neighborhood Legal Services Association

• General Utility Information

  Information from Northwestern Legal Services for consumers regarding utility matters. Content Detail

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  Northwestern Legal Services

• LIHEAP and CAP Programs (Video)

  This video from Neighborhood Legal Services Association explains the operation of the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Customer Assistance Programs (CAP) offered by utility companies. Read More

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  Neighborhood Legal Services Association

• Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

  Information Neighborhood Legal Services Association on the Pennsylvania Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program that helps low income people pay their heating bills through energy assistance grants and emergency repair assistance. Content Detail

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  Neighborhood Legal Services Association

• LIHEAP Benefit Amount Table

  This tool from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services allows you to see the amount of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) benefits you are eligible to receive. Select the county where you live and the type of fuel you use to heat your home or a type you to use for additional heat. The benefit table for your county and the type of fuel you use is displayed listing the LIHEAP benefit amount for your yearly income range and household size. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

• LIHEAP FAQ's

  A list of frequently asked questions from Northwestern Legal Services relating the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Pennsylvania. Content Detail

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  Northwestern Legal Services

• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

  information from Northwestern Legal Services concerning Pennsylvania's LIHEAP Program, eligibility guidelines, how to apply, how payments are received, etc. Content Detail

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  Northwestern Legal Services