Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.04.14 - LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP)
Section 16.04.14.311 - PENALTIES FOR AN IPV
Current through September 2, 2024
When the Department determines an IPV was committed, the participant or vendor who committed the IPV loses eligibility to participate in LIHEAP. If an individual in a LIHEAP household has committed an IPV, the entire household is ineligible for LIHEAP. If a vendor has committed an IPV, the vendor is ineligible to receive payments. The period of ineligibility for each offense, for both a participant or a vendor, is as follows:
01. First Offense. Twelve (12) months, for the first IPV or fraud offense, or the length of time specified by the court.
02. Second Offense. Twenty-four (24) months for the second IPV or fraud offense, or the length of time specified by the court.
03. Third Offense. Permanent ineligibility for the third or subsequent IPV or fraud offense, or the length of time specified by the court.
Effective April 6, 2023