Extra Newspaper Issue April 18, 2014

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ComEd anunció haber dedicado $10 millones en ayuda en 2014 para ayudar a clientes que enfrentan dificultad financiera a pagar su factura de electricidad. Éste es el tercer año consecutivo que ComEd ofrece $10 millones en ayuda, parte de un compromiso de cinco años y $50 millones. El año pasado, unos 28,000 clientes pudieron evitar la desconexión mediante esta oferta. Programas de Ayuda al cliente Para ayudar a clientes con facturas más grandes esta temporada, ComEd ajustará criterios de elegibilidad a residentes elegibles, incluidos ancianos, veteranos y miembros activos de las fuerzas armadas, que son clientes de ComEd. Programa Especial de Dificultad Residencial Esta iniciativa intenta suplementar programas auspiciados por el estado como el Programa Ayuda en Energía a Hogares de Bajos Ingresos (LIHEAP, por sus siglas en inglés). Clientes residenciales elegibles a Ayuda a Cliente Elegible de

ComEd 2 que experimentan dificultad y que no son participantes del Plan de Pago de Porcentaje de Ingreso (PIPP, por sus siglas en inglés) pueden recibir una concesión de hasta $1,500 para su factura de electricidad. Programas de Ayuda a organizaciones No Lucrativas Este programa provee típicamente una concesión de hasta $2,000 por una vez a organizaciones (c)(3) no lucrativas que experimentan dificultades. CHAMP Este programa provee ayuda en pago de facturas a miembros del Ejército activos y veteranos atrasados en sus pagos y que viven en el territorio de servicio norte de Illinois de ComEd. CHAMP ofrece un paquete de beneficios, incluida ayuda en pago de facturas de hasta $1,000 mientras haya fondos, un plan de pago diferido, fechas de pago extendidas, exención en pagos tardíos, reducción de depósito y planes de pago presupuestados. Para más información o como inscribirse, marque 888-806-CARE (2273) o visite ComEd. Com/CARE. Q

$10 million in assistance for ComEd customers compiled by EXTRA newspaper ComEd announced it has dedicated $10 million in assistance funds for 2014 to help customers facing financial hardship pay their electric bill. This is the third consecutive year ComEd is offering $10 million in annual assistance funds, which are part of a five-year, $50 million commitment. Last year, nearly 28,000 customers were able to avoid disconnection through this offering. Customer Assistance Programs To assist customers receiving higher than normal bills this season, ComEd is adjusting the eligibility requirements for its financial assistance programs for eligible residents including seniors, veterans, and activated members of the armed services who are ComEd customers. Residential Special Hardship Program This initiative is intended to supplement established state-sponsored programs such as the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Eligible ComEd Customer Assistance 2 ComEd residential customers experiencing a

hardship and who are not Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) participants can receive a grant of up to $1,500 toward their electricity bill. Non-Profit Assistance Programs This program typically provides a one-time variable grant of up to $2,000 for 501 (c)(3) non-profit organizations that are experiencing a hardship. CHAMP This program provides bill-payment assistance to deployed members of the military and veterans who have fallen behind on their bill and who reside within ComEd’s northern Illinois service territory. CHAMP offers a package of benefits, including bill payment assistance of up to $1,000 while funds are available, a deferred payment plan, extended payment due dates, exemption from late charges, deposit reduction and budget payment plans. To apply for the Residential Special Hardship grant, or the State sponsored assistance programs customers should visit a local LIHEAP Agency. For more information on or to enroll, call 1-888-806-CARE (2273) or visit ComEd.Com/CARE. Q


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