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Ameren provides several energy assistance programs such as Keeping Cool, Keeping Current, Dollar More, New Start, and Clean Slate. Each of these programs has different eligibility that can be checked on their website, generally applications will be processed at local social service agencies.

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Discounted Electric Service
Ameren is providing up to a $500 credit to electric customers who have a financial need and an active military member.

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Discounted Electric Service
Ameren is providing up to a $500 credit to natural gas customers who have a financial need and an active military member.

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Discounted Gas Service
Customer Assistance Program: Offers a rate reduction to the current charges of an individual's bill for wastewater and stormwater services.
LIFELINE Low-Income Phone Service: Assists low-income consumers by providing discounts on their basic monthly phone service.

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Discounted Telephone Service
Ameren provides several energy assistance programs such as Keeping Cool, Keeping Current, Dollar More, New Start, and Clean Slate. Each of these programs has different eligibility that can be checked on their website, generally applications will be processed at local social service agencies.

Services

Discounted Gas Service
Offers reduced-cost internet service to certain vulnerable individuals .The monthly price applies to a single outlet and basic modem. All computers come with the software and hardware needed to get connected to the internet.
Qualifying customers will receive a discount on the fixed rate portion of their bill.
Lifeline helps subsidize the monthly cost of basic local landline phone service. Link-Up helps pay for installing a landline phone in the homes of low-income individuals or families in Illinois.
Provides discounted phone service for qualifying low-income consumers.
USO Midway Center provides access to the Internet for free.
Low-cost internet service
USO Midway Center provides access to the Internet for free.

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Discounted Internet Service

Offers to help subsidize the monthly cost of basic local landline phone service. Link-Up helps pay for installing a landline phone in the homes of low-income individuals or families in Illinois.

Access Wireless serves the community by offering free cell phones and service for qualifying customers through a government-funded program. Offerings vary by state.

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Discounted Telephone Service
Cell Phones
Life Wireless - Lifeline Program is a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone bills. Eligible customers can get a discount on their phone bills through Life Wireless.
Solutions for Care is a state-designated Aging & Disability Resource Network (ADRN) site that provides up-to-date information and quality referrals to individuals with disabilities ages 18-59 and to older adults and their family members. ADRN also offers the Senior Health Assistance Program (SHAP) which connects clients with state and federal programs. Speak to experienced Benefit Access Counselors to determine the criteria for participation in several programs.

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Long Term Care Options Counseling
Medicare Savings Programs
Discount Transit Passes
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Reduced Cost Motor Vehicle Registration
Discounted Telephone Service
USO Midway Center provides access to the Internet for free.

$30/month high-speed internet plan.

Price, availability, internet speed, and features may vary.

Provides free internet connectivity to underserved student households. Package includes 100GB of internet per year for five years plus a free hot spot device. No overage charges or fees. Access to at-cost laptops and tablets available upon request.
City of Chicago Department of Finance's Senior Citizen Sewer Service Charge Exemption & Rebate entitles seniors aged 65 or over, residing in their own residence with separate metered water service or a separate city water assessment for that residential unit, to an exemption from payment of the sewer service charge for their residence. This exemption provides substantial savings to seniors.Senior Citizens who own and occupy their own residence, but who are not eligible for the Senior Citizen Sewer Charge Exemption due to property type, can apply for the Senior Citizen Sewer Rebate. This provides an annual $50 rebate in lieu of the exemption.

For eligible Nebraskans, this program reduces the cost of service by up to $10.75 per month for voice service, or a package that includes voice service. Some companies are not eligible to participate in this program.

USO Midway Center provides access to the Internet for free.

Reduced-cost internet for families with school-aged children in grades K-12.

Service is $9.95/month; all-inclusive price guarantee.

Price, availability, internet speed, and features may vary.

Provides free mobile hotspits and at-cost devices to help low-income students have internet access for school-related reasons. - 100GB of internet per year for five years. - Wifi hotspot. - Basic laptops for computer work.