Illinois LIHEAP

Financial Assistance · Illinois · Free

Energy assistance for Illinois households. Apply via your state LIHEAP office. 1-866-674-6327. Built for low-income seniors and adults with disabilities applying for SSI, SSDI, food assistance, energy aid, and prescription help. Many programs require proof of income (tax return, Social Security statement) and proof of residency (utility bill, lease). Most seniors leave $5,000-10,000 a year in benefits on the table because no one tells them what they qualify for. Open at no cost to Illinois seniors and...

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