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Supplemental Payments for LIEAP Recipients

The West Virginia Dept. of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has announced a supplemental payment for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) recipients.
Individuals who received assistance through LIEAP during the current 2023-24 program year will automatically receive an additional one-time payment ranging from $25 to $142.
The exact amount will be determined based on the assistance previously provided for heating costs, whether it was applied directly to a utility provider or used for bulk fuel purchases.
Supplemental payments will be sent directly to the primary heating provider on record, such as an electric or gas company.
Those who utilized LIEAP funds for bulk fuel purchases will receive their payment by mail. All eligible recipients should expect to receive this additional payment by mid-October.
Questions regarding the supplemental payment may be directed to the local DoHS office or the Office of Constituent Services’ Client Services Unit at 1.800.642.8589 at e-mail [email protected].