Thursday, February 19, 2009

Can39;t afford to pay monthly gas bill

oh and why im so upset is we shut the heat off completly feb.1st, it was used 2 weeks through jan...and thats it, we shut the unit off and have been wearing sweaters and blankets to lower it from the 95 , but our cooking,dishwasher and clothes washer run off gasis there a place to help us?
      Answer1:Get and submit an application for LEAP from Social Services or go online and search for LEAP, it explains the program and helps low income families with utilities.
      Answer2:I have experience dealing with similar problems to yours, but am in the UK.First step: maximise your income. Are there any funds you could be claiming from the state? (Please dont let pride affect your decision to seek aid). Contact a local (free) advisory body to find this out. A lot of people are not aware of all the benefits they are entitled to. The advisory body will help you to compile a list of income and cash outlay - particularly at a time when you are having a child and both your and their health may be considered to be at risk due to lack of sufficient heat, light and washing facilities.Find out from the advisory agency which government-sponsored body is responsible for overseeing the activities of utility-providers in your area. Get in touch with the gas supplier and speak to a supervisor or manager. Tell them that you have spoken to your local advisory body, and your case is known by the utility overseeing body in your area. (You may be asked to provide details of who is helping you, to speed the process along) This is a positive move, as it shows you are actively seeking help with respect to your position.Get a timescale for all of this - you are pregnant now, therefore you need help now. If the utility company seem reluctant to provide speedy assistance, contact the utility-overseer operating in your area directly - they certainly makes us jump!
      Answer3:Sorry, but you need to budget your money better and if you have a lot of outstanding debt then you may want to file for bankruptcy. In the 90s I was making $5.25 and able to make my payments. Its rough and you have to go without a lot such as cable but it can be done.
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