The Universal Service Fund (USF) and Heat Energy Assistance (HEA) programs are designed to assist low- and medium-income eligible households with heating and medically necessary cooling costs.

 

2025 INCOME LIMITS

 

1 PERSON HOUSEHOLD $4,167

2 PERSON HOUSEHOLD $5,449

 

The season starts October 1, 2025. Applications should be filed at Home  · DCAid.

 

If you must file a paper application mail to: Ocean Inc. P.O. Box 1029, Toms River, NJ 08754-1029 or drop off at Ocean Inc. 40 Main Street, Toms River, NJ 08753.

 

If you need assistance applying for the program, please call us at 732-849-8305.