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Originally Posted by bigdog
For those in serious dire straits financially, NH has a program to residents which helps to manage their 'Electric and Heating Fuel' bills this season.
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Before applying for this type of assistance,
homeowners should carefully investigate the relationship between electric and heating assistance and Medicaid. An application for fuel assistance triggers a referral to Medicaid based on low income. New Hampshire is a Medicaid estate recapture state. Make sure you understand estate recapture before you accept "free" government money. Medicaid is not "free." It's a loan that's recovered by the government when you die or sell your house. It could prevent you from leaving a home that no longer suits you.