How to apply for NIPSCO SILVER Gas Bill Help for Seniors in Indiana
NIPSCO (Northern Indiana Public Service Company)
Who it's for
If NIPSCO is your gas company, the SILVER program gives a one-time payment toward your NIPSCO gas bill. You must be 60 or older, have an active home gas account, and owe a balance on it. Household income must be at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. Apply online with the SILVER application from October 1 through May 31. NIPSCO tells you by phone within 30 business days if you qualify. Funds are limited. For questions, call NIPSCO at 800-464-7726.
Only for homes with NIPSCO residential gas service in northern Indiana. You must have a balance on the gas account. The income limit grows with household size; this check uses the one-person figure. NIPSCO does not publish the payment amount, and funds are limited. NIPSCO makes the final decision.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Your NIPSCO gas account information
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 800-464-7726
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about NIPSCO SILVER Gas Bill Help for Seniors. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need your NIPSCO gas account information — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
one-time benefit; applications open October 1 each year
Related programs
Other help that people in the same situation often look at.
- Utility AssistanceFederal LifelineFederal Communications Commission / Universal Service Administrative Company
- Utility AssistanceWeatherization Assistance Program (WAP)U.S. Department of Energy (administered by state weatherization agencies)
- Tax ReliefIndiana Over-65 Property Tax Benefits — Over 65 Credit + Circuit Breaker CreditIndiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) + County Auditor — administer the Over 65 Credit and Over 65 Circuit Breaker Credit
- Tax ReliefFederal Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled (IRS Schedule R)Internal Revenue Service
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Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.