Bahamas - Apply Assistance with Payment of Utilities for Older Persons

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. The Applicant must visit the Senior Citizens Division and ask the Social Services Representative for assistance (SSR). Visit the following link for Contact Details:Contact Link.
2. SSR then completes the intake procedure and the form.
3. Following that, a needs assessment and a house investigation are done.
4. For each item requested, the applicant must submit three price quotations.
5. On the basis of the findings, the SSR provides a recommendation.
6. The applicant is notified of the decision of whether or not he or she is eligible for the service.
   

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Required Documents

• Passport
• Permanent Residency Document
• National Insurance Card
• Three price quotes for each item required
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Social Services
Clarence A. Bain Building
Thompson Boulevard
New Providence
Nassau
The Bahamas
Tel: (242) 502-2850 or 326-0526
Fax: (242) 323-8672

This service can be accessed at the following locations:
Senior Citizens Division
Alexander House
Robinson Road
Montell Heights
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
P.O. Box N-1545
Tel: (242) 397-2524
Fax: (242) 323-8672
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Outreach Centres
Department of Social Services
Horseshoe Drive/Pitt Road
Oakesfield
Tel: (242) 322-7121/5
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Wulff Road Centre
National Insurance Building
Tel: (242) 356-9391-4
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Fox Hill Centre
Park Plaza
Fox Hill Round About
Tel: (242) 364-2200
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
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Eligibility

The applicant must be at least 60 years old and a Bahamian citizen or permanent resident.

Fees

This service is free to all eligible persons.

Validity

There are no deadlines for this service.

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Processing Time

The processing time is one to four weeks.

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Instructions

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Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or Country of Birth.

Need for the Document

It is required for older persons to apply for assistance with payment of utilities.

Information which might help

This programme is designed to help low-income elderly persons aged 60 and up for obtaining necessary products to improve their level of functioning. The following goods are covered by this financial assistance:

• Water rates will be paid
• Electricity bill payment
• A refrigerator can be purchased
• Disposable underwear can be purchased
• Medication purchase
• The acquisition of a bed
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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