Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.04.14 - LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP)
Section 16.04.14.101 - ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
Current through September 2, 2024
Funds made available through the LIHEAP grant will be used as follows:
01. Home Utility and Bulk Fuel Costs. These costs include those incurred by the eligible participant household for electricity, natural gas, and bulk fuel for home energy needs, but does not include costs incurred for telephone, water, trash, or sewer.
02. Governor Declared Emergency or Disaster. A portion of the LIHEAP grant funds may be used for home heating supply shortages experienced by the participant household or a weather-related emergency which threatens the health or lives of an area's inhabitants such that the Governor declares a state of emergency.
03. Catastrophic Illness Costs. Households with income exceeding eligibility guidelines may be eligible due to catastrophic illness. The household's unreimbursed medical expenses from the previous twelve (12) months are subtracted from the household's gross income for the same period. If the household then meets income guidelines, the Department makes a final eligibility determination.
Effective April 6, 2023
