Evergy urges Kansans to apply for financial relief before March 31 deadline

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Evergy has urged Kansans to use for federal monetary reduction earlier than its March 31 deadline to be eligible for electrical utility invoice funds.

Evergy says that purposes for monetary help towards utilities from the Low Revenue Power Help Program will probably be accepted via March. In Kansas, it stated accomplished purposes are required to be obtained by 5 p.m. on March 31.

The electrical utility firm indicated that the common profit paid out to Kansans is round $1,180, which might be utilized to electrical energy or gasoline utility payments. In 2022, it stated $47 million helped round 40,000 households in LIEAP support.

To qualify, Evergy famous that Kansans are required to have a mixed gross earnings of all individuals dwelling on the house that’s at or under 150% of the federal poverty degree. For instance, a household of 4 is required to have an annual family earnings – earlier than taxes – under $41,628.

Evergy stated its buyer advisors have partnered with neighborhood service organizations to assist clients apply for finds. Advisors will host a number of utility help occasions over the following few months to assist clients apply for LIEAP.

On Jan. 12, Evergy stated advisors will probably be at Evergy Join in Wichita, 111 Ellis off of Douglas Ave., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to assist candidates. Evergy’s Wichita Join is open Monday via Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For extra info on future help occasion dates, click on HERE.

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