Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 421 - Human Rights Department
Chapter 22 - LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP)
Rule 421-22.5 - Payments
Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 421-22.5
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 19, March 20, 2024
(1) Types of payments. The following types of energy assistance payments may be made:
a. To suppliers on behalf of eligible
households. The client's assistance shall remain as a credit on the client
account until the program assistance is expended or the account is
terminated.
b. Eligible households
that pay an undesignated portion of the rent toward energy costs will receive
assistance sent directly to the secondary vendor.
c. Direct payments may be made to eligible
households as outlined in the Iowa LIHEAP Policy and Procedures
Manual.
(2) Duplicate and fraudulent payment control. Each LAA is required to monitor and prevent possible duplicate and other fraudulent applications and payments. Duplication cross-checks shall be based on household members' names, addresses, and social security numbers, as well as vendor account numbers.
(3) Referrals. Each LAA is required to refer all suspected cases of fraud, including duplicate payments, overpayments, and fraudulent statements on applications, to the division for investigation.
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