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$1,000 crisis checks delayed again thousands now forced to wait until December 3 for relief

$1,000 crisis checks under LIHEAP are delayed again, pushing payments to December 3 after states failed to receive federal allocations during the shutdown. The program offers up to $1,000 for households facing fuel shortages, shut-off threats, or broken heating systems. Many low-income families are already behind on bills. Every extra day increases the risk of losing heat. The aid is guaranteed but households must stretch finances until the rollout begins.