Congrats to State Rep Debbie Meyers-Martin for receiving the Legislator of the Year Award!!
ENGLISH:
Low-income families in the state of Illinois can still apply for financial assistance to help pay for gas or electric bills through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) until June 30, 2021. However, the sooner you apply, the better.
LIHEAP remains available up to 200% of the federal poverty level, and undocumented applicants are welcome. Currently, the LIHEAP system accepts an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) in place of a Social Security number (SSN). Even if you don’t have an ITIN, you can still apply.
To apply for LIHEAP, fill out the r pre-qualification application. Once you fill out your application, your local LIHEAP office will contact you.
For more information and to learn about other financial assistance programs, visit the state’s Help for Illinois Families website.
SPANISH:
Las familias de bajos ingresos en el estado de Illinois, aún pueden solicitar ayuda económica para pagar las facturas, de gas o electricidad, a través del Programa de Asistencia de Energía para Hogares de Bajos Ingresos (LIHEAP) hasta el 30 de junio de 2021. Sin embargo, cuanto antes lo solicite, mejor.
LIHEAP permanece disponible para hasta el 200% del nivel de pobreza federal y los solicitantes que no cuenten con un número de seguro social también son bienvenidos. Actualmente, el sistema LIHEAP acepta un número de identificación personal del contribuyente (ITIN) en lugar de un número de seguro social (SSN). Sin embargo, si el solicitante tampoco cuenta con un ITIN, también podrá calificar para recibir el apoyo económico.
Para pedir la ayuda de LIHEAP, llene la solicitud de precalificación. Una vez que complete su solicitud, una oficina local de LIHEAP se comunicará con usted.
Para obtener más información y conocer otros programas de apoyo económico, visite el sitio web de ayuda para familias de Illinois del estado.
Congratulations to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris! This is a historic day for us all as we celebrate the inauguration of the first woman, first Black American and first South Asian American to serve as our vice president and look to move our country forward.
Looking for a way to work alongside our State Rep Debbie Meyers-Martin? Receive valuable experience and helpful insight to state government and community matters!
Email Chief of Staff, Vera Brooks, for more information or to ask any questions.
vbrooks38thdistrict@gmail.com
The people hit hardest by this pandemic are also among those with the least access to traditional banking services. They can’t afford unfair fees in order to receive what federal assistance is available. Here are several institutions offering everyone free check cashing services for federal relief payments. For assistance locating a participating bank, please contact my office or ILBanks@illinois.gov.
Public transit systems and the many who depend on them to get to work have been hit hard by the pandemic. New federal funding is critical to keeping busses and trains running, and supporting our local economy.
While it is clear that more must be done to provide relief to those hardest hit by COVID-19, a number of important community health measures are now in effect, including new funding for COVID treatment, an end to surprise medical billing, and increased access to telehealth and mental health services.
Help is available for families facing food insecurity as a result of the pandemic and financial crisis. If you or a loved one is in need of assistance, visit dhs.illinois.gov/helpishere or call 1-833-2-FIND-HELP.
