Step Up Suncoast, Inc.
6428 Parkland Drive
Sarasota, Florida 34243

Phone: 941-827-2887
Extension: 7718
Toll Free Phone:
Fax: 941-827-0193
TDD Phone:

Website: www.stepupsuncoast.org

Program Description

*Assistance with electric payment and Emergency Assistance for electric bills. Family must have disconnect notice or have had electric tuned off no more than 7 days *Appointments made by phone. Fill in online pre-application @ http://manateecaa.org

Services Available Through This Program

Emergency Services- Other , Information and Services for Adults Age 60 and Over

Hours of Operation


None

Eligibility Requirements and Important Information

Social security cards for each person, picture I.D., electric bill, proof of any child support and proof of income. 1. Applicants receiving LIHEAP benefits must have income of no more than 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. This includes all income from employment and from benefits such as child support, SS/SSI/SSDI, TANF, etc. Placement within the Federal Poverty Level is calculated using information from the table below. For example, a family of four could have no more than $31,800 in earned or unearned income. Persons in the Household Maximum Annual Household Income 1 $15,600 2 $21,000 3 $26,400 4 $31,800 5 $37,200 6 $42,600 7 $48,000 8 $53,400 9 $58,800 10 $64,200 11 $69,600 12 $75,000 13 $80,400 14 $85,800 15 $91,200 16 $96,600 17 $102,000 18 $107,400 19 $112,800 20 $118,200 2. Families can receive one Home Energy benefit and two Crisis benefits (one per season) per year. Heating season is from October 1-March 31, and cooling season is from April 1-September 30. A crisis is defined as no access or being in immediate danger of losing access to needed home energy. 3. Applicants for LIHEAP benefits must have at least one household member who is a citizen of the United States or be residing legally within the United States and be eligible for federal benefits. If anyone in the household is receiving food stamps or SSI, then the citizenship requirement is considered to have been met. 4. Households with family members who are elderly (over 60), disabled, or have young children under five are given priority status for receiving LIHEAP benefits.

Availability and Fees

Current Wait List:	NO
Handicapped Access:	YES
Accepts Medicaid:	NO
Accepts Private Insurance:	NO
Financial Assistance Available?:	NO
Sliding Scale:	NO

Other Fee Information

None

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