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State officials say Michiganders who receive food assistance are encouraged to file for a Home Heating Credit, because it can mean better food subsidies through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Eligible families must receive a Home Heating Credit of more than $20 in the current month or any of the previous 12 months and then notify their MDHHS caseworker.
It could mean as much as $100 or more in the SNAP program, according to Bob Wheaton of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
The Home Heating Credit is available to customers who meet income requirements and own or rent a home in Michigan.
Apply by filling out Form MI-1040CR-7 for 2015. It is available without filing a Michigan tax return.
To get a form, visit the Michigan Department of Treasury website, or pick up a copy at your local public library.
