Income-Eligible Senior Energy Assistance Program

We realize that in these tough economic times, energy costs can become a burden, especially for seniors. If you, or someone you know, are 62 years or older and are having difficulty making electric bill payments, LIPA wants to help.

62 years or older? LIPA is making available a one-time only $200 electric bill credit to eligible seniors.

LIPA’s Income-Eligible Senior Energy Assistance Program (IE-SEAP) is a special program established by LIPA to help
income-eligible seniors, 62 years and older, pay their electric energy bills. This is a onetime only credit of $200 to the LIPA account of qualifying seniors. You do not have to repay the credit amount received through this program. These bill credits will be made on a first-come/first-served basis based on availability of program funds.

To qualify for a $200 credit you must:

  • Be 62 years of age or older
  • Be a LIPA electric account holder
  • Follow the income-eligibility guidelines below:
Household SIze Monthly Income Limit ($) Annual Income Limit ($)
1 1,963 23,556
2 2,567 30,804
3 3,172 38,064
4 3,776 45,312
5 4,380 52,560
6 4,984 59,808
7 5,097 61,164
8 5,210 62,520

Proof of Eligibility

You will need the following items to verify your eligibility for LIPA’s Income-Eligible Senior Energy Assistance Program:

  • LIPA Customer - A copy of your LIPA bill showing your name as the account holder of record on the account to be credited with this one-time credit of $200.
  • Age - A copy of your driver’s license, identification card or other form of positive identification which identifies you and shows your age as 62 years or older at the time of your application.
  • Income - A copy of your most recent federal tax filing, or, if you do not file, a year-end statement from social security or disability, or other form of proof of income.
  • Household Size - Proof for other household residents is required as outlined in our Frequently Asked Questions

How to Apply

  • In-person Applications
    You can apply for an IE-SEAP $200 electric bill
    credit at any LIPA Customer Service Center. Please be sure to have your proof of eligibility, with you at the time of application.
  • Mail-in Applications
    If applying by mail, proof of your eligibility must accompany your application. Download Application

Looking for more information?
View our Frequently Asked Questions
 

 

Last Updated: 10/02/2009