State of Hawaii Benefit Employment & Support Services Division
Department of Human Services Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
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L-1 (09/19)
CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY, UNDERSTANDING & RELEASE FOR ALL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 18 YRS+
My signature on this application gives my permission to the Department of Human Services or its authorized agent to (a) check any information I
give about where I live, my jobs, income, energy supply and energy supplier/utility company; (b) share information with my energy supplier and
receive information from my energy supplier to allow DHS to obtain a record of my annual energy consumption, cost and billing information for the
purpose of program evaluation, operation, or reporting;
1. I affirm that Hawaii is my legal residence.
2. I understand that I have the right to discuss any action regarding your application with the Community Action Agency or the State.
3. I understand that I have the right to appeal any negative decision or undue delay in processing this application. An appeal must be
submitted in writing within 90 days from the date of notification. I have the right to examine prior to the hearing, my case file and any
documents used in the determination of the appealed action. I have the right to legal representation.
4. I understand any Social Security number(s) given will be used in the administration of this program, including cross matches with other
programs.
5. All records are kept confidential.
6. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, discriminating on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex or disability is prohibited. To file a complaint of discrimination with DHS contact the Civil Rights Compliance
office at 1390 Miller St., Room 214, or call (808) 586-4955, or contact HHS, Director, Office for Civil Rights, Room 506-F, 200
Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C., 20201 or call (202) 614-0403(voice) or (202) 619-3257 (TDD), HHS is an equal opportunity
provider and employer.
7. I understand that if my household is eligible for a one-time payment of LIHEAP benefits, it must be sent directly to my utility company
and will be deposited into the utility account at the utility company for which I requested help. I also understand that I must have an
open active account with the Utility Company when the LIHEAP funds are posted, or I will not be eligible for LIHEAP.
8. The Agency or Community Action Program and the State of Hawaii Department of Human Services’ Low Income Home Energy Assistance
Program shall not be responsible for the delivery or non-receipt of mail.
9. Any or all unused funds may be returned to State.
10. I know that if I give false information, I can be penalized and/or prosecuted.
11. I understand that I may not qualify should LIHEAP run out of funds.
The Hawaiian Electric Companies and the State of Hawaii Department of Human Services’ Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
(LIHEAP) reached an agreement which will automatically qualify LIHEAP approved households with a Residential Rate schedule (Schedule R)
for the Utility’s Tier Waiver Provision. If determined eligible you will receive a letter in the mail from the Utility Company with more detailed
information. For all Energy Credit eligible households, the provision will begin in January. For Energy Crisis Intervention households, the
provision will begin once determined eligible. The Tier Wavier Provision will be provided for 12 months.
Applicants misrepresenting their household’s circumstances will be disqualified from applying for LIHEAP for one federal fiscal
year or benefit year per infraction.
I certify that, subject to penalties provided by law, the information I give is true, correct and complete to the best of my
knowledge.
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Signature of Applicant Date Signature of Applicant Date
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Signature of Applicant Date Signature of Applicant Date
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Witness if Signature is “X” Date
I helped the applicant fill out this form. I understand that anyone helping another person in dishonestly getting benefits is subject to criminal
penalties. I certify that the answers given by me on this form ☐ is what I know personally about him/her; or ☐ was provided by the applicant.
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Print Name Signature Date
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Address of Individual Assisting Phone No. of Individual Assisting
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