Aroostook County Action Program

Aroostook County Action Program  They Provides individuals and families programs that offer financial assistance and emergency services, case management, and Healthy Aroostook, a Healthy Maine Partnership. Energy AssistanceLow-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Provides financial assistance to income and program-eligible households to help address energy costs. 2015 LIHEAP Eligibility GuidelinesEnergy Crisis Intervention Program Provides up to $400 to income-eligible households for emergency fuel delivery or an electrical disconnect emergency. Low-Income Assistance Program Assists LIHEAP-eligible customers with electric bill payments. 2015 LIHEAP Eligibility GuidelinesEmergency ServicesCase Management Services Providing services from a professional social worker who assesses the needs of the client and the clients family. Appropriate Arranges Coordinates Monitors Evaluates And advocates for a package of multiple services to meet the specific clients complex needs. HealthHealthy Aroostook, a Healthy Maine Partnership Collaborates with partners across Aroostook County to reduce substance abuse and tobacco use, increase physical activity and improve nutrition, while providing leadership in developing the public health infrastructure. Affordable Care Act Navigator Program Provides extensive outreach and education to the public related to health insurance enrollment options under the Affordable Care Act's Health Insurance Marketplace in Aroostook County. Outreach services include help to the uninsured to prepare telephone and electronic applications to establish eligibility and enroll in coverage through the Marketplace; help to determine whether they qualify for an insurance affordability program; and referral, as needed, to the health insurance ombudsman and consumer assistance programs.