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Find out if you are eligible for the Programs by using the self-screening tool for these and other programs at: [www.nj.gov/dca/dcaid](www.nj.gov/dca/dcaid or call 800-510-3102)[ or call](www.nj.gov/dca/dcaid or call 800-510-3102)[ 800-510-3102](www.nj.gov/dca/dcaid or call 800-510-3102)  \n2. If you are eligible, fill out this [application or go to](application or go to www.nj.gov/dca/dcaid to apply Online)[ www.nj.gov/dca/dcaid](application or go to www.nj.gov/dca/dcaid to apply Online)[ to apply Online](application or go to www.nj.gov/dca/dcaid to apply Online).  \n3. If using this application, submit with all required documents to your Local Community Action Agency. Find your Local Community Action Agency at: www.energyassistance.nj.gov or call 800-510-3102  \nHome Energy Assistance (HEA) /Universal Service Fund (USF) and Weatherization Program Application  \nIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION, CALL 1-800-510-3102  \nor visit www.energyassistance.nj.gov foryour local participating agency.  \nProgram Definitions  \nLow Income Home Energy Assistance Program  \nThe Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to help low-income families and individuals meet home heating and medically necessary cooling costs. To be eligible, a household must have a gross income at or below 60% of the State Median Income and be responsible for the cost of heating.  \nPlease refer to the program web page above to verify income guidelines.  \nUniversal Service Fund  \nUSF is a program created by the State of New Jersey to help make natural gas and electric bills more affordable for low-income households. If you are eligible, USF can lower the amount you pay for gas and electricity. To be eligible, a household must have a gross income at or below 60% of the State Median Income and pay more than 2% of its annual income for electric, or more than 2% for natural gas. If a household has electric heat, it must spend more than 4% of its annual income on electricity to be eligible. Please refer to the program web page above to verify income guidelines.  \nWeatherization  \nNew Jersey's Weatherization Assistance Programs will help reduce energy bills and keep your home warm by providing you with: 1) A home energy audit to see how much money you can save on energy bills by weatherizing; and 2) Installation of energy efficient measures which may include air sealing, insulation, heating system repair and/or replacement of refrigerators and heating systems if necessary. To be eligible, a household must have a gross income at or below 60% of the State Median Income.  \nLIHEAP and USF Recertification  \nIf you received USF or HEA benefits during the previous season and did not move, you will receive a Recertification form in the mail instead of a full application. Contact your local participating agency for the recertification form if you do not receive one. If you now have a new address you must submit a complete application with all the required documentation.  \nSNAP (Food Stamp) and PAAD Automatic Enrollments  \nFood Stamp recipients and Lifeline/PAAD recipients are automatically screened for USF and HEA and only need to fill out a full USF/HEA application if it is requested by the county USF/HEA agency or more information is needed.  \nNJ FamilyCare  \nBeginning January 2014 NJ FamilyCare will include CHIP, Medicaid and Medicaid Expansion population. This means documented New jersey residents who are low income may be eligible for free or low cost health insurance that covers doctor visits, prescription, vision, dental care, and even hospitalization. For more information, call 1-800-701-0710.  \nInstructions for Home Energy Assistance (HEA)/Universal Service Fund (USF) and  \nWeatherization Application  \nPlease notice that there is a number next to every question or field in this application. 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