From the Desk of Senator Kemp Hannon: August 28, 2009
Written by Senator Kemp Hannon Friday, 28 August 2009 00:00
Senator Hannon Offers Important Information for LI Seniors
Senator Kemp Hannon announced that his office has free brochures available regarding a new Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) program. The $10 million Income-Eligible Senior Energy Assistance Program will help qualifying senior citizens pay their electric bills.
“The $200 bill credit is going to ease the burden of Long Island seniors who are able to participate,” Senator Hannon said.
To qualify for a one-time $200 credit you must be 62 years of age or older, be a LIPA electric account holder and follow the income-eligibility guidelines outlined in the below chart:
| Household Size | Monthly Income Limit ($) | 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 |
Seniors meeting the above requirements may apply in person at any LIPA Customer Service Center or by mail. Applications can be obtained by visiting www.lipower.org/seniors or by calling 1-800-490-0025. For a free informational brochure on the program, call Senator Hannon’s office at 739-1700. Visit www.kemphannon.com for more information about New York State and to sign up for email updates.
