Council on Aging

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

West Virginia Department of Human Services today announced applications for the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program (ELIEAP) will be accepted from June 8 through June 26, 2026, or until funds are exhausted.

The federally funded program assists eligible state residents in paying home heating or cooling bills. Residents whose primary heating and cooling source is gas or electricity must provide a termination notice or a past due utility bill when applying for ELIEAP. Households using other primary heating sources or bulk fuel may qualify for assistance if their heating fuel levels are critically low during the application period.

Households that received a direct payment through the regular Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) must verify that the benefit was used for home heating expenses. Applicants must submit a current receipt equal to the amount of LIEAP assistance received along with their ELIEAP application. Failure to provide verification of payment will result in denial of the application.

Eligibility for ELIEAP is based on household income, household size, and responsibility for paying home heating or cooling costs. To qualify, households must meet all program requirements and be experiencing an energy emergency that could disrupt their primary heating or cooling source if assistance is not provided.

The income limit for Fiscal Year 2026 is 60 percent of the State Median Income. The maximum allowable gross income levels for ELIEAP Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 are listed below:

*For each additional household member, add $688. Households whose countable income exceeds the maximum allowable amount are not eligible for assistance. Certain types of income may be excluded when determining ELIEAP eligibility.

Residents must apply in person at their local DoHS office. A directory of local offices is available at dohs.wv.gov/field-offices. Applications will be processed while funding remains available.

06/03/2026

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06/01/2026

Beginning June22nd we will be handing out farmers market vouchers at our Mullens Senior Center. Below are the income guidelines and you must be at least 60 years of age . Call 304-294-8800 with any questions or if you need transportation to come get one. We are an equal opportunity provider/ employer.

05/29/2026

🔔 Here's your reminder: there are times outside the two best-known "New to Medicare" and "Fall Open Enrollment" periods when you can possibly change your Medicare coverage.

Life changes like moving, losing employer coverage, or qualifying for Extra Help can trigger a Special Enrollment Period. This lets you update your health or drug plans outside of regular windows.

As your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), we offer free, unbiased guidance to help you check your eligibility. Find out more about your local SHIP by clicking the link below, or visit Medicare's website to see if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period!

05/29/2026

We are hiring! Job fair in Lewisburg, come see us! We are an equal opportunity provider/ employer.

05/29/2026

Are you taking care of a relative's child? You are a kinship caregiver, and we have a tool just for you!
It's called Kinship Connector, and it helps figure out what kind of legal custody agreement is right for you in your specific situation. You don't want to go too long without getting your custody situation figured out. This is a great way to get started!

https://legalaidwv.org/kinship-connector/

05/29/2026

Great day celebrating our employees for 15, 20, and 25 years of service! We also recognized our outstanding employees with various awards. We appreciate all our employees and their dedication to serving our clients!

05/27/2026

Thursday May 28, 2026
Breakfast will be served at 9am.

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05/27/2026

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