PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The federal government shutdown has already caused problems for Pennsylvanians, and the newest issue comes for those who may rely on the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

The shutdown started on October 1, and less than a month later, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, without funding, will be forced to delay the opening of the 2025-26 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This news comes just days after the announcement that the November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments would not be made to Commonwealth residents.

The decision to postpone the opening of the LIHEAP season to Dec. 3 is due to the program being federally funded and administered by DHS. Residents who are approved have funding directly

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