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LIHEAP Applications Now Being Accepted
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 Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now accepting applications for cash grants. Eligible residents are encouraged to apply online this year as part of a new process that will make the application review faster and will save taxpayer dollars.
LIHEAP is a grant program that offers home heating assistance to eligible low-income households or families in crisis. Grants are awarded based on household income, family size, type of heating fuel and region. Each year, the LIHEAP program serves 392,349 Pennsylvania households. In most counties, assistance with home heating crisis situations is available 24 hours a day.
LIHEAP clients who applied online last year are encouraged to reapply online for this year’s program.
For complete eligibility requirements or to apply online for LIHEAP, click here.
Paper applications can be obtained by contacting the Cumberland County Assistance Office at 717-240-2700, or by contacting the state’s LIHEAP hotline at 1-866-857-7095. Applications are also available from local utility companies and community service agencies, such as Area Agencies on Aging or community action agencies. |
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Community Pharmacy Access Legislation Sent to Governor
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 The House recently sent to the governor legislation that would provide consumers a choice to use either retail community pharmacy services or mail-order pharmacy services.
Senate Bill 201 will create a level playing field so that community retail pharmacies may enter into a network and have the ability to offer the same terms and conditions, such as discounts and other incentives, that mail-order pharmacies offer.
Under the law, the retail pharmacy must accept the same pricing, terms and conditions that an insurer has established for the mail-order pharmacy. The measure will offer individuals who previously may not have had the opportunity to now have face-to-face access to their local pharmacists, which will play an important role in the distribution of health care services in Pennsylvania. |
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New Law Updates Wiretap Act
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 Gov. Tom Corbett recently signed into law a bill to update the Wiretap Act to include the use of modern technology in order to track and bring to justice the most serious criminals.
Act 202 of 2012 will incorporate digital technology, such as digital telephony, caller ID and voicemail into the Wiretap Act.
These changes aim to keep law enforcement one step ahead of criminals that deal drugs, engage in organized crime, intimidate witnesses and victims, possess child pornography and support terrorist activity.
The act was last updated in 1998. |
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Rep. Delozier in the Community:
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Sen. Vance and I shared a booth at the Cumberland County Senior Expo in Carlisle and our staff handed out materials with information to assist our senior residents. Thank you to all who stopped by to say hello.
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| Exchange Students from England, who are students at Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School, toured the Capitol and were able to see firsthand where the laws of the Commonwealth are hammered out. |
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The 5th Wednesday Luncheon was held in October and business women in the surrounding area attended to share ideas and concerns. It is always a pleasure to meet with these professionals.
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Mayor DJ Landis and I were at the ribbon cutting for Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Central Pennsylvania in New Cumberland Borough. This franchise is owned by Brandon Keeton and there are martial arts programs for children 4 years of age through adults. Best wishes for a successful business! |
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