Applications are being accepted through March for financial assistance toward utilities from the Low Income Energy Assistance Program, known as LIEAP. In Kansas, completed applications must be received by 5:00, the afternoon of March 31st. The average benefit is $1,180, which can be applied to electricity or gas utility bills. Last year, $47 million aided approximately 40,0000 households in LIEAP assistance. To qualify, Kansas residents must have a combined gross income of all people living at the address that is at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. For example, a family of four must have an annual household income before taxes below $41,628.
Evergy customer advisors have partnered with community service organizations to help customers apply for LIEAP funds since 2010. Their advisors will host several utility assistance events over the next few months to assist customers applying for LIEAP. For more information on assistance event dates, times and locations, along with how to sign up for LIEAP, Kansas customers can visit Evergy’s Financial Assistance webpage.
