FoodShare, Energy, and Telephone Assistance Review
Explore FoodShare, Energy Assistance, and Telephone Assistance programs in this comprehensive review, covering eligibility criteria, deductions, recent updates, stigma, application procedures, and more.
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FoodShare, Energy Assistance & Telephone Assistance Review EBS Basic Training Part 2
FoodShare Review EBS Basic Training Part 2
Objectives Share Ideas Re: Stigma Review Non-Financial and Financial Eligibility Criteria Review Deductions Practice Using the Estimator Tool Discuss FoodShare in the News and Recent Updates Learn How to Help Clients Apply / Renew Benefits
Eligibility Non-financial Financial Wisconsin Resident Gross income under 200% FPL no asset test Citizenship ask program attorney Gross income over 200% FPL Assets less than $3,500 Net income less than 100% FPL Work Requirement only for younger than 50
Deductions Earned Income (only if earning income) Standard (applies to everyone) Medical (see worksheet) Dependent Care Child Support (person obligated to pay) Excess Shelter (see worksheet)
How to Apply For and Renew Benefits Call Your Consortium with the client Assist client to gather and submit all verifications after the phone interview
Energy Assistance Review EBS Basic Training Part 2
Objectives Review Types of Assistance Review Non-Financial and Financial Eligibility Learn How to Help Clients Apply for Benefits
Types of Assistance Home Energy Payment Furnace Assistance Energy Crisis Assistance Weatherization Assistance * Remember: the Utility Disconnection law is different than Energy Assistance
Eligibility Requirements Non-financial Financial Wisconsin Resident Gross income equal to or less than 60% State Median Income (SMI) Social Security Number Household is responsible for paying some energy costs No asset test
How to Apply Google Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program or go to http://homeenergyplus.wi.gov/category.asp?linkcatid=239 Click Where to Apply Hover Over and Click Your County for Contact Information
Telephone Assistance Review EBS Basic Training Part 2
Objectives Review Non-financial and Financial Eligibility Review Pros and Cons Learn Where to Find Information
Eligibility Requirements Non-Financial Financial Income at or below 135% FPL Wisconsin Resident OR Receipt of Wisconsin Homestead Tax Credit Wisconsin Works Medicaid BadgerCare+ SSI FoodShare Other participating federal tribal assistance programs
Telephone Services Pros and Cons Pros Cons
Where to Find Information Lifeline Contacts Handout (on GWAAR website also) Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin https://psc.wi.gov/Pages/Programs/LifeLineLinkup.aspx Universal Service Administrative Co. https://www.lifelinesupport.org/ls/ Federal Trade Commission (FCC) https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/lifeline-support- affordable-communications
