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The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) is administered by the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration. Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Public Benefits Energy Assistance Program provided the following official statement on

May 26, 2022: WHEAP Crisis Benefit Funds Update

Approximately $4 million in additional funding has been allocated for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Crisis benefits. In order to serve as many households as possible, the following policies are in place:
Crisis Assistance shall only be provided for customers who have received a disconnection notice, are currently disconnected, and/or owe $500 or more to their energy vendor. Copayment agreements shall not be offered as the Division wishes to avoid having funds reserved for customers with copayment agreements.
The preapproved range for crisis benefits is $300 to $1,500. If a customer requires a higher amount, the application must be reviewed and approved by the Division.
Please contact the Home Energy Plus Help Desk at (608) 267-3680 or heat@wisconsin.gov if you have any questions or comments. (Use subject line “WHEAP Crisis Benefit Update” or click on the email in the previous sentence.)

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