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Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 049 - Family Services, Dept. ofSubagency 0024 - Low Income Energy Assistance Program
Chapter 1 - LIEAP
Section 1-4 - Application Process

049-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-4

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Current through April 27, 2019
Section 1-4 - Application Process

The following procedure is used to facilitate the application process:

(a) A computer list of priority and targeted groups of recipients from the previous year is created. Applications are mailed to those:

  • (i) Households approved for LIEAP assistance in the prior year; and those
  • (ii) Who are elderly, disabled or a household with a child(ren) under six (6) years old.

(b) Payments to groups (i) and (ii) follow procedures described in the State Plan.

(c) Potential applicants, outside the above-targeted groups, are mailed an application from the LIEAP office when an applicant requests by telephone or in writing.

(d) Completed and signed applications are accepted and date stamped.

(e) Applicants shall provide photocopies of prescribed forms of identification, sources of income, student enrollment, and proof of vulnerability. These requirements shall be explained in the information packet mailed with the application.

(f) Each applicant has the right to ask for and obtain assistance from LIEAP staff in completing an application, in understanding the notices and forms and in obtaining any information necessary to complete the forms.

(g) The application must be processed within forty-five (45) days of receipt. One (1) of the following determinations shall be made:

  • (i) Approved when the applicant is determined eligible;
  • (ii) Denied when the applicant is ineligible or fails to cooperate;
    • A. If the application has been denied for not submitting verifications, the case can be reassessed for eligibility when the verifications are received within the season.
  • (iii) Withdrawn at applicant's request and when client dies or cannot be located; or
  • (iv) Pended when additional verifications are needed.

(h) Within the same forty-five (45) days of receipt of application, the applicant shall be notified in writing of the determination made. The notice shall also advise the applicant of their right to request a fair hearing.

049-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-4