The income standard for ESNA is 125% of the official Federal Poverty Guideline. The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) updates these Guidelines annually. This standard does not apply:
* If the emergency is the result of a fire, flood or other like catastrophe; or
* If the emergency energy assistance is granted in accordance with Department regulations 18 NYCRR ยง352.5 (c), (d) and (e) to prevent disconnection of or to restore utility (natural gas and electricity) service, or to arrange for an emergency delivery of non-utility other than natural gas and electricity) heating fuel.
Note: Districts do not have the authority to authorize TA benefits for emergency nonutility other than natural gas or electricity) fuel deliveries when the non-utility fuel is used solely for domestic purposes, such as cooking or heating water.
Some former recipients of Family Assistance (FA), the Child Assistance Program (CAP) and Safety Net Assistance (SNA-FP) are no longer eligible to receive federally funded recurring assistance due to having reached the State 60-month time limit. However, these former recipients may still be eligible to receive emergency assistance under the federally funded Emergency
Assistance to Families with Needy Children (EAF). Districts must explore the use of EAF for these applicants for emergency assistance before authorizing benefits under ESNA.
Note: Districts must remember that ESNA considers the total gross income of the applying household, but EAF considers only the available gross income on the day of application when determining if the household passes the EAF 200% of poverty test.
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