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    Federal Government Shutdown & Impacts on DHS Benefits

    LIHEAP-eligible households will not face service termination for non-payment in November.

    Shapiro Administration Gets Utilities to Keep Heat and Power On for LIHEAP Families During Government Shutdown

    Read how the Shapiro Administration is helping Pennsylvanians stay warm
    Learn more about LIHEAP
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    Because of the 2025 federal government shutdown, the 2025-26 LIHEAP season is delayed until federal funding is received. 

    For immediate needs during the shutdown, Pennsylvanians can use PA Navigate to help find food and other resources. Local help is also available by visiting www.pa211.org. Many electric and gas companies offer utility assistance programs for qualifying customers, so Pennsylvanians can contact their utilities or visit the PA PUC’s utility assistance website for more information.

    Federal Government Shutdown: LIHEAP Funding Alert on a dark blue gradient background with a siren emoji. Due to the federal government shutdown, Pennsylvania must delay the opening of the 2025-26 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season by one month, until December 3, 2025, because the Department of Human Services (DHS) has not yet received its federal allocation for 2025-2026 LIHEAP funds.

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