The cold weather and the reports of states running out of funds prompted him to direct HHS to release this additional support. President Clinton is determined to support states and prevent the tragic loss of life or home due to these emergencies.
States determine eligibility and benefit levels.
In 1994, within the more than 5.6 million households that received benefits, 1.6 million included senior citizens, 1.1 million had a person with disabilities and 2.8 million were home to children under 18.