Who Qualifies?

The Public Service Commission of Utah is a government agency that regulates utilities.   It has been established, through statute, that the Commission administer funds that provide assistance to qualified individuals who require hearing assistive devices. The legislature has established the following qualifications for people who are eligible to receive assistance from the Commission.

• Individuals must qualify for some type of Public Assistance Program. Valid programs are:
• Aid to Families with Dependent Children
• Emergency Work Program
• Food Stamps
• General Assistance
• Home Energy Assistance Target Program
• Medical Assistance
• Refugee Assistance
• Supplemental Security Income
  
• Individuals must be at 125% of poverty level established for 2001.
  
• Individuals must meet the definitions of impairment.