An Act relative to LIHEAP eligibility

This bill amends Massachusetts law to change how the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program determines eligibility for households with business income. Specifically, it directs the state department to consider only the adjusted gross income of a household when calculating discounts if any member reports profits or losses from a business. The change aims to simplify the eligibility calculation by excluding business profits and losses from the income assessment for these specific applicants. This policy adjustment directly affects low-income families in Massachusetts who own or operate small businesses and seek financial assistance for their home energy costs.