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Review of Selected Aspects of Low Income Energy Assistance

HRD-80-123 Published: Sep 15, 1980. Publicly Released: Sep 15, 1980.
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GAO reviewed the 1980 Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEA) Program, with particular concentration on the Special Energy Allowance payments to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients. GAO also examined the energy assistance payments to Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) recipients.

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Eligibility criteriaEnergy costsFuel pricesIncome maintenance programsSupplemental security incomeWelfare benefitsHeatingEnergy assistanceSubsidized housingHealth care