http://blog.njcommunityresources.info/2010/02/01/energy-assistance-tips/ A site for social workers, New Jersey residents, and energy consumers Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:14:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://blog.njcommunityresources.info/2010/02/01/energy-assistance-tips/#comment-15012 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 02:42:23 +0000 http://blog.njcommunityresources.info/?p=22#comment-15012 This entire program is a joke for low income people who are not currently employed. We sent in our re-application three months ago after being on the program for two years and we were told that because one family member is not currently working, that that social security number would have to be sent to TRENTON for verification, under a NEW policy. It’s been three months, we are now kicked off the program because Trenton is SO slow getting back to our local agency! What is the point of these programs if by the time we finally get approved, it will be time to reapply again? The agency was not helpful and had no information; just said that they have to “wait” for however long it takes for verification from Trenton (which should take a state employee a few seconds to verify each SS number.) I was told that it could be weeks…or even months. Just in time to reapply in November. Meanwhile, can’t pay my electric bill. Meanwhile, we got a rejection notice until Trenton decides to get off their behind and possibly respond.

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