repeat liheap recipients 2013 neuac conference jackie berger

Repeat LIHEAP Recipients

2013 NEUAC Conference

Jackie Berger

Presentation Outline

• Introduction• NEADA LIHEAP Surveys• Repeat LIHEAP Statistics• Summary and Recommendations

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NEADA LIHEAP Surveys

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Survey Motivation

• Shutoffs are not the only consequence of unaffordable energy bills.

• Understand other consequences.• Document need of recipients for the

assistance.• Document impact of assistance.• Measure changes over time.

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Survey History

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States Surveyed

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2003 2008 2009 2011CA X X X X

CO X

CT X X

DE X X X X

GA X X X X

IA X X X X

LA X

MA X

ME X X X X

MN X X X X

MO X X X X

2003 2008 2009 2011NC X X X X

ND X

NM X X X X

NY X X X X

OH X X X X

PA X X X X

RI X

VA X

WA

X

WI X

Methodology• Use of state LIHEAP databases

– Samples selected by APPRISE or state office staff– Stratification by vulnerable group and poverty level

• Telephone survey

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Field Period Respondents Response Rates2003 11/03-12/03 1,978

2008 9/08 – 11/08 1,256 Overall: 61%Low: 41% in NY, High: 73% in OH

2009 11/2009 – 1/2010 1,828 Overall: 54%Low: 40% in CA, High: 74% in NC

2011 5/2011 – 7/2011 1,768 Overall: 56%Low: 41% in NY, High: 69% in NM

Repeat LIHEAP Statistics

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“In how many of the past 5 years have you received (STATE

SPECIFIC LIHEAP NAME)?”

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Years of LIHEAP Receipt2011 Survey

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Years of LIHEAP ReceiptSurvey Comparison

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2003 2008 2009 2011Recalled LIHEAP Receipt 84% 86% 86% 93%Years of Reported LIHEAP Receipt (in past 5 years)

1 year 25% 20% 26% 23%5 years 21% 26% 25% 20%

Vulnerable Characteristics

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Vulnerable Characteristics

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Poverty Level

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Unemployment

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Income Source

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Region

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Health Issues

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Breathing includes bronchitis, emphysema, or COPD. Heart includes hypertension, heart disease, or stroke.

Uses Medical EquipmentThat Requires Electricity

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Pre-LIHEAP Energy Burden

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Summary and Recommendations

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LIHEAP Receipt

• 85-95 percent of recipients are aware that they received LIHEAP.

• 20%-26% report one year of LIHEAP receipt.

• 20%-26% report five years of LIHEAP receipt.

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Repeat LIHEAP Receipt

• More likely to repeat LIHEAP receipt:– Vulnerable households– Seniors and disabled households– Retirement income– Public assistance recipient– Northeast and Midwest– Breathing and heart issues

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Repeat LIHEAP Receipt

• Less likely to repeat LIHEAP receipt:– >150% of the poverty level– Unemployed in the past year– Employment income– South and West– None of the significant health issues– Energy burden <=5%

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Conclusions

• Households with vulnerability factors have continued need for LIHEAP assistance

• Other households have a transitory need for assistance

• Repeat assistance need is related to higher energy costs and lower earning ability

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Contact

Jackie Berger, Ph.D.President and Co-Founder

APPRISE32 Nassau Street, Suite 200

Princeton, NJ 08542609-252-8009

jackie-berger@appriseinc.orgwww.appriseinc.org

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