To ease the financial burden caused by energy costs Benton REA’s low income senior or disabled residential members, Benton REA offers a discount of $24 each month to qualifying members.

Qualifications:
• Combined annual household income that is equal to or less than 150% of the Washington State poverty guideline for two (2) member households, which is currently $20,995.
• Applicants must be 62 years of age or older.
• The age criteria for qualification under the program can be waived if the applicant provides proof of disability through a current “Social Security Administration Retirement, Survivors and Disability Insurance Statement” for the applicable period.
Click on Discount Application for a pdf version of the application or contact Benton REA at (509) 786-2913 or (800) 221-6987.

For other financial assistance, members can contact their local Community Action Committee:
• Pasco—(509) 545-4065
• Prosser—(509) 786-3379
• Toppenish—(509) 865-7630