New York State will increase the accessibility of home heating aid and help identify more seniors who are eligible for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).
HEAP is a federally funded program that assists low-income homeowners and renters afford costs associated with heating and cooling. Through changes enacted this year, applicants and participants of the Elderly Pharmaceutical Coverage Program (EPIC) will be provided information and instructions for enrollment in HEAP.
Applications for the Regular HEAP benefit opened on November 1, 2024, and are being accepted now.
Applications can be found online at otda.ny.gov.
Seniors who require assistance filling out their HEAP applications can contact the NY Connects helpline at 1-800-342-9871.
