It’s About Time…
Albany, NY – Just as the weather’s finally warming up, the state has received more money from the federal government to help low-income residents pay their heat bills.
Elizabeth Berlin, executive deputy commissioner of the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, says the heating season continues in many parts of the state for several more weeks. With the additional funding, New York’s Home Energy Assistance Program will continue to accept applications into mid-May.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently released $311 million in heating assistance money to states, including $5.1 million for New York. That pushes New York’s total for the 2010-11 winter season to more than $505 million.
New York residents can check to see if they may be eligible for HEAP and other benefits online at myBenefits.ny.gov.