SAIL Form - hipcil - Heightened Independence & Progress, Center for Independent Living

2025 SAIL APPLICATION

Welcome to the (SAIL) Program Administered by Heightened Independence and Progress, a Center for
Independent Living (hipcil).
In order for us to be more efficient in evaluating your request for funding
We will not be able to process your request, until all documents are received.

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Consumer Name & Address

Name: (required)
Address: (required)
City: (required)
State: (required)
Zip: (required)
Phone number: (required)	CellHome
Phone number:	CellHome
Email:

Date of birth: (required)
Veteran? (required) YesNo
Check ✓ all that apply:
Disability? (required) YesNo
(Specific)
Senior? (required) YesNo

How many people live in this home? (required)
Do you own your property? (required) YesNo

Amount of monthly rent/mortgage? (required)

What item are you requesting? (required)

Please describe how this item may assist you? (required)

*Air conditioners may only be funded for individuals with chronic heat related health risks.

Window Unit (required):
Wall/Sleeve Unit (required):
Dimensions (required):

*A one-time annual $500.00 SAIL funding towards the purchase of incontinent, wound care supplies, for individuals in need.

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Race and Ethnicity Data (optional)

Race and ethnicity information provided by the applicant for services from Heightened Independence and
Progress (hipcil) is used for reporting purposes only. Providing this information is optional. Our compiling of
such data is expected to benefit the delivery of affiliated services. Information provided (or waiving the option to report this information) will have absolutely no influence on your eligibility for services provided by hipcil.

Check all categories that apply.
HispanicWhiteAsianBlack or African AmericanNative American or Alaska NativeNative Hawaiian or Other Pacific IslandOther
If Other: Please specify:

Please check ✓ off one: (required)
The above information has been freely and accurately reported, to the best of my knowledge.I choose to exercise my option not to report the requested information

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Financial Information

hipcil uses the following low-income guidelines set by the Bergen County Department of Human Services:

Your income for 2023 (100%-200% Federal Poverty Level)
- Single ($1,133 - $2,265)
- Married ($1,526 - $3,052).
Above income, may submit a letter with disability-related expenses and hip with take it into consideration for funding assistance.

Please provide financial information below: Submit proof of income. (required)

Income Sources	Your income (monthly)	Total household income (annually)
Income Sources	Your income (monthly)	Total household income (annually)	Employment	$	$
Social Security	$	$
SSI	$	$
Pension	$	$
Retirement	$	$
VA	$	$
Rental	$	$
Total monthly income:	$	$

Please submit a copy of the following document(s). Applications submitted without these document(s) will not be considered, as well as an incomplete application.

Additional documents needed to be submitted with this application;

Proof of income (submit one only) for all residents in your home:

• Doctor’s letter/prescription stating your disability and the item you need to accommodate your disability.
• Proof of income, copy of identification and insurance.

Acceptable file types (pdf|txt|doc|docx|jpg|png)

Please review before submitting.

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Independent Living Plan

Centers for Independent Living are required to have all consumers either complete and sign an Independent Living Plan on Section 1 or sign a statement that they prefer to waive that option on Section 2 but not both. hip will provide all services to consumers regardless of their choice.

Section 1: Main Goal

To achieve optimal independence by enhancing my daily living skills.

Projected Date of Completion: As soon as possible.

Activities to Help You Reach This Goal:

1. Activity: Obtain required application documentation for funding.

Projected Date of Completion: ASAP

Section 2: Waiver

In signing this Independent Living Plan Waiver, I have chosen not to establish goals in writing.
I have been informed and understand that I will receive all necessary services from hip regardless of this decision. I further understand that I have the right, at any time I choose, to develop an Independent Living Plan.

Signature: Date:

* If I am dissatisfied with the services provided to me by Heightened Independence and Progress (hipcil), I can contact the Client Assistance Program (CAP) at 1-800-922-7233 or 609-292-9742 Voice/TDD. The New Jersey Client Assistance Program (CAP) is a federally funded program which advocates for and protects the rights of individuals with disabilities who are seeking or receiving rehabilitation services. ***

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