Title: Get help with electric or utility bills
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Find help with electric, utility, or heating bills.
Government utility bill assistance
Heating bill programs
Financial resources and weatherization services offered by utility companies

Content: Applications are available for senior citizens and the disabled before others, and they receive priority to any funds. The resources provided will offset the costs of paying for the heating and/or cooling bills of dwellings. Regulations on Heating and Utility Disconnections - Most states have laws that regulate when an utility company can disconnect a customers service. Typically they state that companies can’t disconnect your power during the cold winter or hot summer months. Families with children often have additional laws protecting them, as well as if the customer has a medical need. Learn more on utility disconnection laws. Telephone and Internet - Low income families can receive discounts on their monthly phone bills from Lifeline, free cellular phones, or even savings on their high speed cable Internet connection. Some of these services are combined with other electric bill programs as well, such as LIHEAP, so a customer will automatically be eligible for them. Continue reading on telephone and internet programs. State Assistance Programs - Many states offer additional assistance programs, in addition to LHEAP, that can help you and your family with paying utility or heating bills.