Grant County Fuel Assistance Program

WHEAP (WISCONSIN HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) 2022-2023 Grant County Fuel Assistance Program to Begin Soon!

WHEAP provides home heating and/or electric assistance to eligible households.

Grant County Department of Social Services will begin setting up application appointments for the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) on or after September 15, 2022. Appointments can be scheduled by calling Grant County Department of Social Services at (608) 7232136, ext. 1125. Most applications will be conducted by phone. We will not be mailing out any paper applications other than the early short form applications for fi xed income applicants that are already being mailed to qualifying households.

To be eligible for the program, a household’s gross (before any deductions) income for the prior one month must be less than the following: # of Persons in Household:

1 $2,675.25 2 $3,498.42 3 $4,321.58 4 $5,144.83 5 $5,968.00 6 $6,791.17 7 $6,945.50 8 $7,099.83

The amount of heating and/or electric assistance benefi t is determined based on the household size, income and heating cost. In most cases the heating and/or electric assistance benefi t is issued directly to the household’s fuel/electric provider. Within the Wisconsin Home Energy Plus program, there is a crisis portion for heating related problems. To be eligible for crisis assistance, you must fi rst have been determined eligible for a regular WHEAP benefi t.

How to Apply: Households must call and schedule an appointment to apply for Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP). Even if you have applied in other years, you will still need to make an appointment with one of our WHEAP team members for a current season application. Households can apply online for WHEAP benefi ts at www.energybenefi t. wi.gov. Phone appointments can be scheduled by contacting the Grant County Department of Social Services at (608) 723-2136, ext. 1125. Applications will be conducted only by phone at this time. We will not be doing face to face or outreach sites around the county due to COVID.

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Change of Date New Virtual Book Club Starting October 6

3 CONSECUTIVE THURSDAYS 11:00 A.M. TO NOON

The Fall Book Club will be taking a literary journey with Susan Marshall in the caregiving of her parents as written in her book, Mom’s Gone Missing: When a Parents Changing Life Upends Yours. Mom’s Gone Missing is not a how-to book. It’s a here’s-what-unfolded book, a story of a daughter’s experience with a father’s decade-long Alzheimer’s journey and a mother’s lightning fast dementia decline and both of their deaths.

The narrative includes sibling tensions, a bewildering array of healthcare, fi nancial and legal decisions, reconciliation of lifelong hurts, and the emotional tsunami that surges through all.

Susan Marshall will be joining the group on the third and fi nal session for an author meet and greet.

If you are interested in participating in the book club or have questions, please contact Bonnie at bbeam@gchsd.org or call (608) 324-3600.

The Latest in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research

For the 6+ million people in the United States who are living with Alzheimer’s, it’s vital to know that research is continuing around the world to fi nd treatments and a potential cure for this devastating disease. On October 27 the ADRC of Southwest Wisconsin and the Alzheimer’s Association will be partnering to offer a virtual program “Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research”. The program is scheduled to run from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Highlights include: learning about the risk factors of dementia, importance of early detection and diagnosis; and the latest advances in clinical trials, treatments and lifestyle interventions. If interested in attending this free, virtual event, please call (608) 328-9610 or email adrcswwi@ adrcswwi.org.

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ADRC Staffi ng Shortage During Medicare Open Enrollment

The ADRC offi ce in Lancaster, WI is facing a staff shortage this fall and will not have a Benefi t Specialist available to assist in running Medicare Part D Plans for consumers during the 2022 Medicare Open Enrollment Period.

The Medicare Open Enrollment Period runs from October 15 to December 7, 2022. During this time, the Medicare Part D Plans will release their details about the upcoming plan year. They will announce plan premiums, deductibles, copays, drug formularies, and in-network pharmacies for the 2023 year.

Consumers should keep an eye out for an “Annual Notice of Change” from their Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. This notice is typically sent by September 30 and outlines the current plan’s costs, formularies, and other plan details for 2023. If after reviewing this notice, you wish to remain with your current prescription drug plan for 2023, you do not need to take any action and will automatically be re-enrolled.

Please note that a lot can change in a year- not only with your prescription needs, but also with the costs and benefi ts of plans. There are limited opportunities to switch Medicare Prescription Drug Plans during a given year. This is the one time anyone can elect a change in their current drug coverage, with that change taking effect January 1, 2023. Ensure you are being proactive and are enrolled in a Part D Plan that suits you and your prescription needs for the upcoming plan year. A list of resources to review your plan can be found on page 3.

If you are receiving SeniorCare, Wisconsin’s prescription drug assistance program, you are not affected by this open enrollment period and do not need to act.

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