Low-Income Telephone and Electric Discount Programs Enrollment Form (LITE-UP) For Questions, Call LITE-UP Texas toll-free at 1-866-454-8387
Full Name _______________________________
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Address 2 _______________________________
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ABOUT THE PROGRAMS
The Telephone Discount Program
•Available to qualified low-income customers.
•Also available if a resident member of your household is a recipient of a qualified program.
•The Program can provide a discount up to $13.50 off your telephone bill.
•Your discount will appear on the next telephone bill after your completed application and documentation have been approved.
The Electric Discount Program
•Available to qualified low-income customers.
•The program can provide a discount on your electric bill if you live in an area where you have a choice of electricity provider.
•The electric discount program is a five month program.
•The discount will be on the May thru September bills ONLY, after your completed application and documentation have been approved.
Program Rules
•You must notify LITE-UP Texas in writing if you no longer qualify for the discount. Send notice to: LITE-UP Texas, 1779 Wells Branch Parkway, Suite 110B #357, Austin, TX 78728-7022.
•You must notify LITE-UP Texas to report any change in address or telephone number.
•You must provide a copy of your latest Telephone bill AND Electric bill with this application.
OPlease submit photocopies of all documents, original documents will not be returned.
•You must complete the applicable sections below as follows:
OSection 1 – This section must be completed by the person in whose name the service is billed. The person in whose name the electric service is billed must reside at the service address for this electric service.
OSection 2 – If applying for the LITE-UP Program based on income, then your total household gross income must be at or below the applicable level indicated in the application:
You must provide proof of income.
This section must be completed by the person in whose name the telephone and/or electric service is billed.
OSection 3 - If the person receiving the Eligible Benefits is a different resident household member than the person whose name is on the telephone bill, then the resident household member receiving the benefits must complete and sign Section 3. If the benefit recipient is a minor child, then one of the minor child's parents must complete and sign this section for the minor child. The person receiving the eligible benefit(s) must provide proof that he/she participates in one of the eligible programs. Note: This is only applicable to Telephone Discounts.
OSection 4 – The person in whose name the telephone or electric service is billed must complete and sign this section.
SECTION1- Applicant Information
The person whose name is on the Telephone and Electric bills MUST fill out this section. The person in whose name the utility bills appear must live at the service address. For the Telephone discount ONLY, the qualifying resident member must live at the service address.
Name of Telephone Customer: _________________________________________________________
As it appears on your utility bill |
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Name of Electric Customer: |
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Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________________, TX Zip Code: ____________________
Telephone Number: ( __ __ __ ) __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ Social Security Number: __ __ __ - __ __ - __ __ __ __
YOU MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR LATEST TELEPHONE AND ELECTRIC BILLS
SECTION 2 – Income Enrollment
If applying for the Discount Programs based on income, your total household gross income must be less than the requirements listed below.
HOUSEHOLD SIZE – Total (Include all adults and children residing at this service address)
Number of people living in your household: ___ ___
HOUSEHOLD INCOME WORKSHEET
Your total household gross annual income from all sources cannot exceed these guidelines:
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Total Household annual income - Telephone |
$15,600 |
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$21,000 |
$26,400 |
$31,800 |
$37,200 |
$42,600 |
$48,000 |
$53,400 |
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Total Household annual income - Electric |
$13,000 |
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$17,500 |
$22,000 |
$26,500 |
$31,000 |
$35,500 |
$40,000 |
$44,500 |
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PROVIDE PROOF OF HOUSEHOLD INCOME WITH THIS |
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APPLICATION (provide all documents that apply) |
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Wages from Employment as shown on pay |
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last two months (for all members of the household), |
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• Your most recently filed tax return (must be signed) or W-2, |
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• Documentation of social security income, Copy of an |
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Unemployment or Worker's Compensation |
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unemployment form with eligibility dates, |
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• Copies of the two most recent unemployment checks |
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All Other Earnings |
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• Copy of the most recent bank statement showing direct deposit of |
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income. |
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SECTION 3— Program Benefit Enrollment
Enrollment in any of the programs listed below will qualify you for |
Enrollment in any of the programs listed below will qualify you |
the telephone discount. |
for the Electric discount. |
Food Stamps |
Food Stamps |
Medicaid |
Medicaid |
Supplemental Security Income-SSI |
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Health Benefit Coverage under Child Health Plan (CHIP) |
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Low-Income Energy Assistance Program - LIHEAP |
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Federal Public Housing Assistance |
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Eligible Resident of Tribal Lands (please indicate which tribe): |
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Benefit Recipient – Telephone Discount Only
If the person receiving the Eligible Benefits listed above is a different resident household member than the person whose name is on the telephone bill, then the resident household member receiving the benefits must complete and sign Section 3. If the benefit recipient is a minor child, then one of the minor child's parents must complete and sign this section for the minor child. The person receiving the eligible benefit(s) must provide proof that he/she participates in one of the eligible programs.
Name of Benefit Recipient: ____________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ( __ __ __ ) __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ Social Security Number: __ __ __ - __ __ - __ __ __ __
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Date: ________________________ |
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Eligible Benefit Recipient Signature |
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Date: ________________________ |
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Parent's Signature if Eligible Recipient is a Minor Child |
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YOU MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF PROGRAM PARTICIPATION WITH THIS APPLICATION
SECTION4- Declaration (please read carefully and sign)
The person in whose name the utility service is billed must complete and sign this section.
By signing this form, I state that the information I have provided in this application is true and correct. I understand that the information provided is subject to audit and investigation by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
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Date: ________________________ |
Applicant’s Signature |
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Mail completed application and required documentation to:
LITE-UP Texas
1779 Wells Branch Parkway
Suite 110B #357
Austin, Texas 78728-7022