Md. Code Regs. 07.03.22.03

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 07.03.22.03 - Eligibility for Assistance

A. An applicant is eligible for assistance if the applicant:

(1) Is an electric customer;

(2) Resides in Maryland;

(3) Has total household countable income as described in Regulation .04 of this chapter which does not exceed 175 percent of the federal poverty level; and

(4) Is a:

(a) U.S. citizen,

(b) Legal immigrant admitted for permanent residence or otherwise legally residing in the United States, or

(c) Qualified alien.

B. For purposes of receiving an arrearage, an applicant:

(1) May not have received an arrearage benefit from the EUSP within the preceding 7 fiscal years; and

(2) Shall have a qualified arrearage reported by the applicant's current electric company.

C. Waiver. Waivers to §A(3) of this regulation may be granted according to policy established under COMAR 07.03.21.03C.

Md. Code Regs. 07.03.22.03

Regulations .03 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2000 (27:15 Md. R. 1391)
Regulations .03 adopted effective December 11, 2000 (27:24 Md. R. 2199)
Regulation .03A, B amended effective November 16, 2009 (36:23 Md. R. 1816)