Utility & bill help
Heat, electric, phone, and water assistance. Many programs are free to apply and built for seniors on fixed incomes.
Shutoff notice?
Call 211 today. They can connect you to emergency utility help in your county.
LIHEAP (heat & energy)
Federal program that helps with heating and cooling bills. Apply through your state — seniors often get priority.
Find your state LIHEAPLifeline (phone / internet)
Monthly discount on phone or home internet for eligible households, including many seniors on SSI or Medicaid.
Lifeline supportYour utility company
Ask for “budget billing,” payment plans, or senior discounts. Many companies will work with you before a shutoff.
Call the number on your bill
Weatherization
Free or low-cost home sealing, insulation, and efficiency fixes that lower bills long-term. Ask LIHEAP or 211.
Weatherization programBenefits.gov screener
Answer a few questions to see energy, food, and other benefits you may qualify for.
Benefits.govCharitable help
Churches, Salvation Army, and local charities sometimes pay a one-time utility bill in a crisis. 211 knows who is active near you.
211.org