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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.17 - Food Supplement Program › Section 07.03.17.44 - Calculation of the Allotment

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The household's monthly allotment shall equal the thrifty food plan for the household's size reduced by 30 percent of the household's net monthly income as calculated in Regulation .43 of this chapter.
B. Calculation. The local department shall:
(1) Round up the product of 30 percent times the household's net income to the next whole dollar if it ends in 1 through 99 cents; and
(2) Round up to $2, $4, or $6, respectively, if an allotment of $1, $3, or $5 results.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.17 - Food Supplement Program › Section 07.03.17.45 - Schedules for Income and Deductions

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
Schedules for income and deductions effective October 1, 2009, as established or approved by the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service, are as follows:
Household Size
A.
Gross
Monthly
Income
(130%
of poverty)
B.
Net
Monthly
Income
(100%
of poverty)
C.
Elderly and
Disabled
Separate
Household
(165%
of poverty)
D.
Maximum
Allotment / Thrifty
Food Plan
1
$1,174
$ 903
$1,490
$ 200
2
1,579
1,215
2,004
367
3
1,984
1,526
2,518
526
4
2,389
1,838
3,032
668
5
2,794
2,150
3,547
793
6
3,200
2,461
4,061
952
7
3,605
2,773
4,575
1,052
8
4,010
3,085
5,089
1,202
Each Additional Member
+406
+312
+515
+150
E. The standard deduction is:
(1) $141 for households of three or fewer individuals;
(2) $153 for households of four individuals;
(3) $179 or households of five individuals; or
(4) $205 or households of six or more individuals.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.17 - Food Supplement Program › Section 07.03.17.46 - Certification Actions and Certification Period Length

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Certification Period.
(1) The local department shall:
(a) Certify an eligible household for a definite period of time; and
(b) Assign the longest certification period possible, based on the household's circumstances.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.17 - Food Supplement Program › Section 07.03.17.47 - Changes in Household Circumstances

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Except as described in §C of this regulation, a household is required to report only when the household's total gross monthly income exceeds 130 percent of the federal poverty rate as described in Regulation .45, Schedule A, of this chapter for the household size at certification.
B. The local department shall act on any change reported to the local department by:
(1) The household by way of a personal visit, by telephone, in writing, through SAIL, or by facsimile or other electronic device;
(2) An individual in the community;
(3) Another State agency such as a quality control or an investigative unit;
(4) An electronic match; or
(5) An out-of-State agency.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.17 - Food Supplement Program › Section 07.03.17.48 - Reporting Time Limits

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Households shall report a required change not later than 10 days after the end of the calendar month in which the change occurred.
B. The household shall report any change listed in Regulation .47 of this chapter that occurs after the interview but before the date of the notice of eligibility, within 10 days of the date of the notice.
C. PA households that report changes in circumstances on a PA change form are considered to have reported the change for food stamp purposes.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.17 - Food Supplement Program › Section 07.03.17.49 - Local Department Action on Changes

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. When a household circumstance change is reported, the local department shall:
(1) Document in the case file the change and the date the change is reported to the local department;
(2) Act on the change as described in §§C-F of this regulation if the new circumstance is expected to continue at least 1 month beyond the month in which the change is reported;
(3) Notify the household in writing of receipt of the change report and any resulting adjustments to the allotment;
(4) Notify the household of any additional verification requirements resulting from the change;
(5) Notify the household whenever changes in the PA grant will affect the allotment or certification period; and
(6) Provide another change report form.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.17 - Food Supplement Program › Section 07.03.17.50 - Failure to Report

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. If the local department discovers during the certification period that the household failed to report a required change, and, as a result the household received benefits for which it was not entitled, the local department shall reduce or terminate the allotment after sending the notice of adverse action.
B. The local department shall establish a claim against the household if the household received benefits to which it was not entitled as specified in Regulation .54 of this chapter.
C. The local department may not establish a claim against a household for not reporting a change not required to be reported.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.17 - Food Supplement Program › Section 07.03.17.51 - Adverse Action

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Definitions.
(1) In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(2) Terms Defined.
(a) "Timely" means that the notice is sent at least 10 calendar days before the action is taken.
(b) "Adequate" means that the notice includes:
(i) The action to be taken;
(ii) The reason for the action;
(iii) A notice of the household's right to and the method for requesting a fair hearing; and
(iv) The availability of any free legal services.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.17 - Food Supplement Program › Section 07.03.17.52 - Recertification

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A household may not participate beyond the expiration of the assigned certification period as described in Regulation .46 of this chapter without a determination of eligibility for a new period.
B. The local department shall provide the household with a notice of expiration of its certification period at least 1 day before the last month of the household's certification period but not earlier than the next to last month of the certification period except that:
(1) A household certified for 2 months or less shall be provided the notice of expiration at the time of certification; and
(2) The local department need not send a separate notice of expiration to a PA household if its Program recertification coincides with its PA redetermination.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.17 - Food Supplement Program › Section 07.03.17.53 - Restoration of Lost Benefits

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The local department shall restore lost benefits when:
(1) An error is caused by the local department or by the Social Security Administration during joint processing; or
(2) An administrative disqualification is subsequently reversed by a court decision.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.17 - Food Supplement Program › Section 07.03.17.54 - Establishing a Claim for Overissued or Trafficked Benefits

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A recipient claim is an amount owed because of benefits that are:
(1) Overpaid; or
(2) Trafficked.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.17 - Food Supplement Program › Section 07.03.17.55 - Collection of a Claim

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The local department shall collect payment for a claim against a household as described in this regulation.
B. Lump Sum. The household may pay the claim in a lump sum that is a full or a partial payment of the claim made in:
(1) Program benefits;
(2) Cash; or
(3) A combination of both.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.17 - Food Supplement Program › Section 07.03.17.56 - Disqualification for Intentional Program Violation (IPV)

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
The local department shall investigate and refer any suspected cases of an IPV for an administrative disqualification hearing according to COMAR 07.03.10.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.17 - Food Supplement Program › Section 07.03.17.57 - Replacement and Use of Program Benefits

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The local department may replace Program benefits when food purchased with Program benefits has been destroyed in a verified household misfortune.
B. A household may use Program benefits to purchase eligible foods as described in Regulation .02B of this chapter or to enable the household to participate in a nonprofit cooperative or a meal service.
C. A household may not use Program benefits to buy:
(1) Alcoholic beverages;
(2) Tobacco or cigarettes;
(3) Household supplies, soaps, and paper products;
(4) Medicine or vitamins;
(5) Any other non-food items;
(6) Food that will be eaten in the store;
(7) Hot foods that are ready to eat unless bought from an authorized homeless meal provider in accordance with Regulation .59 of this chapter; or
(8) Pet food.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.17 - Food Supplement Program › Section 07.03.17.58 - Appeals and Complaints

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Appeals.
(1) The local department shall give written notice of the right to, and the procedures for, requesting and obtaining a fair hearing to each applicant, recipient, household, or authorized representative:
(a) At the time of application; and
(b) Whenever the local department notifies the applicant or recipient of any action which might deny, delay, suspend, reduce, or terminate benefits.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.17 - Food Supplement Program › Section 07.03.17.59 - Meal Providers for the Homeless

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Approval and Authorization of Homeless Meal Providers.
(1) To accept Program benefits in payment for meals, the homeless meal provider shall be approved by the local department and authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).
(2) The local department shall approve in writing the establishment or shelter as a homeless meal provider upon evidence that the establishment or shelter serves meals to homeless individuals.
(3) An approved homeless meal provider shall apply to the FNS local field office for authorization as a retail food store in order to accept Program benefits from homeless individuals. The requirements for approval are as follows:
(a) Provide to the FNS the written approval received from the local department;
(b) Be a public or private nonprofit organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Code;
(c) Serve meals which include food purchased by the meal provider; and
(d) Provide all data on the nature and scope of operations that may be requested by the FNS.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.17 - Food Supplement Program › Section 07.03.17.60 - Maryland Senior Nutrition Assistance Program

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The Maryland Senior Nutrition Assistance Program (MSNAP) is a 5-year demonstration project approved by the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service.
B. Household Composition. The definition of a household eligible to participate in this project is an individual who the Social Security Administration has determined is eligible for SSI, and:
(1) Is 60 years old or older;
(2) Is not currently receiving Food Supplement Program benefits;
(3) Is living alone or if living with others is purchasing and preparing meals alone;
(4) Has no earned income; and
(5) Is a Maryland resident.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.17 - Food Supplement Program › Section 07.03.17.61 - Maryland Restaurant Meals Program

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Purpose. The Maryland Restaurant Meals Program provides elderly, disabled, and homeless SNAP recipients with the option to use their benefits to purchase hot, prepared foods from restaurants that have been approved by the Administration to participate in the program.
B. Definitions.
(1) In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(2) Terms Defined.
(a) 'Administration" means the Family Investment Administration of the Department of Human Services.
(b) "FNS" means the United States Department of Agriculture Food Nutrition Service.
(c) "MOU" means memorandum of understanding.
(d) 'Program " means the Restaurant Meals Program.
(e) "Restaurant" is defined as a private for-profit establishment where meals are sold and served to customers, including in store delis or delicatessens and food trucks.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.20 - Burial Assistance Program › Section 07.03.20.01 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Administration" means the Family Investment Administration of the Maryland Department of Human Resources.
(2) "Burial assistance (BA)" means State-funded assistance which pays for reasonable funeral expenses of eligible persons.
(3) "Legally responsible individual" means a person who, at the time of the deceased's death, was legally responsible for providing support to the deceased and includes the:
(a) Spouse of the deceased;
(b) Parent of a deceased minor;
(c) Parent of a deceased destitute adult; and
(d) Adult child of a deceased destitute parent.
(4) "Local department" means a department of social services in a county or Baltimore City and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.
(5) "Public assistance" means a cash grant and includes:
(a) Mandatory State Supplement (MSS);
(b) Public Assistance to Adults (PAA);
(c) Supplementary Security Income (SSI);
(d) Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA); and
(e) Temporary Disability Assistance Program (TDAP).
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.20 - Burial Assistance Program › Section 07.03.20.02 - Application

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A. The requirements at application are the same as COMAR 07.03.01.01F, .02, .05, and .06.
B. The local department shall process a burial assistance application as soon as possible.
C. The applicant shall obtain verification that:
(1) An eligible person has died; and
(2) There are no other resources to pay for the funeral.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.20 - Burial Assistance Program › Section 07.03.20.03 - Eligibility and Payment

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A. The maximum payment for burial assistance is $650.
B. Payment is allowable when the:
(1) Total funeral expenses do not exceed $2,500, excluding the cost of a burial lot, vault, grave digging, or burial clothing when provided or paid for by family or friends; and
(2) Payment does not reimburse the applicant or the vendor for paid funeral expenses.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.20 - Burial Assistance Program › Section 07.03.20.04 - Method of Payment

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The local department shall provide burial assistance in the form of vendor payments.
B. The applicant shall participate in the selection of the burial services vendor.
C. The local department may not issue a burial payment until the vendor submits:
(1) The purchase authorization and invoice form; and
(2) An itemized statement of services provided.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.20 - Burial Assistance Program › Section 07.03.20.05 - Replacement of Checks Lost, Stolen, or Not Received

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The local department shall issue a new check to replace a burial assistance check which is lost, stolen, or not received when the vendor satisfies the requirements of this regulation.
B. If a check is lost, stolen, or not received, the vendor shall notify the local department within 30 calendar days from the date the check was issued.
C. If the check is stolen, the vendor shall file a complaint with local law enforcement officials and shall provide a valid complaint number.
D. If the check is cashed, the vendor shall sign a completed forgery affidavit form.
E. The local department shall issue the replacement check within 5 working days of satisfaction of the conditions in this regulation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.20 - Burial Assistance Program › Section 07.03.20.06 - Appeals

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
The local department shall give to each applicant or recipient of burial assistance written notification of the right to appeal, and procedures for requesting and obtaining a fair hearing as set forth in COMAR 07.01.04.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.21 - Maryland Energy Assistance Program › Section 07.03.21.01 - Purpose

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
The purpose of the Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) is to provide assistance to low-income Maryland residents in meeting their immediate home energy needs under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act to the extent that funds are available.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.21 - Maryland Energy Assistance Program › Section 07.03.21.03 - Eligibility for Assistance

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A household is eligible for assistance if the:
(1) Household resides in Maryland;
(2) Total household countable income as described in Regulation .04 of this chapter does not exceed the percent of the current poverty levels as published annually by the Department of Health and Human Services for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) under 45 CFR Part 96 and established as the income eligibility limits in the current LIHEAP plan;
(3) Applicant completes an application as described in Regulation .05 of this chapter; and
(4) Members of the household are U.S. citizens or fit the definition of qualified alien.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.21 - Maryland Energy Assistance Program › Section 07.03.21.04 - Income Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The applicant's total household income is determined by using countable income, as described in §D of this regulation, received by household members during the 30-day period before the date of application.
B. The Administration shall determine the maximum allowable income for households as indicated in Regulation .07 of this chapter.
C. Treatment of Income of Household Members Not Meeting the U.S. Citizenship or Qualified Alien Requirements.
(1) Any member of the applicant's household, including the applicant, who does not meet the U.S. citizenship or qualified alien requirements as provided in Regulation .02B(19) of this chapter, shall have the member's income included on the application, but may not be counted as a member of the applicant's household.
(2) In determining the household's eligibility, the income attributed to the individual who is not a U.S. citizen or qualified alien shall be verified and included in the household's total income.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.21 - Maryland Energy Assistance Program › Section 07.03.21.05 - Application Process

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. An applicant or the applicant's representative shall submit a MEAP application to the local agency:
(1) In person; or
(2) By the mail-in application process.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.21 - Maryland Energy Assistance Program › Section 07.03.21.06 - Local Agency Response to Application

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Receipt of Application. Upon receipt of the application, the local agency shall:
(1) Record the date the application was received by the local agency;
(2) Record the date of application as described in §B of this regulation; and
(3) Assess the application for completeness.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.21 - Maryland Energy Assistance Program › Section 07.03.21.07 - Delivery of Benefit

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Delivery of benefit may be accomplished by a:
(1) Benefit payment to the energy supplier on behalf of the applicant, as determined by the Administration in accordance with the provisions of the current contract in effect with the energy supplier.
(2) Benefit payment to the landlord on behalf of the applicant when heating costs are included in the rent. The payment is to be credited to the applicant's rent.
(3) Direct benefit payment to the applicant if:
(a) The vendor or landlord refuses to accept payment; or
(b) Other circumstances as determined by the local agency prevent the issuance of the benefit to a vendor; and
(4) Direct benefit payment to the shelter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.21 - Maryland Energy Assistance Program › Section 07.03.21.08 - Delay or Termination of Service

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The local agency may delay the delivery of service when the:
(1) Household moves to another residence and cannot be serviced by the original energy supplier or landlord. In this case the:
(a) Applicant shall notify the local agency of the new address and new energy supplier or landlord.
(b) Original energy supplier or landlord shall return any unused benefit to the local agency. The applicant may not be held liable for the failure of the energy supplier or landlord to return the unused benefit.
(c) Local agency shall arrange for continued delivery of the remaining benefit.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.21 - Maryland Energy Assistance Program › Section 07.03.21.09 - Division of the Household

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. If a household is divided, the energy supplier shall credit the undelivered benefit to the part of the household that remains at the original residence.
B. The energy supplier shall return the undelivered benefit to MEAP for reallocation if the original residence is abandoned.
C. New households formed as a result of division of the original household may apply for assistance.
D. A household may receive only one benefit during the heating season except as provided for in Regulation .07B(2) of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.21 - Maryland Energy Assistance Program › Section 07.03.21.10 - Crisis Assistance

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A household may apply for crisis assistance from November through March.
B. The applicant shall sign a declaration form attesting to the crisis situation.
C. A household may apply for crisis assistance at the time of application for MEAP or after the date of application, but before notification that the benefit has been granted.
D. The local agency shall determine income eligibility based on the documentation provided by the applicant at the time of application. The applicant shall declare the amount of income by signing an income declaration form, if the documentation provided is insufficient to complete the application.
E. The local agency shall determine eligibility for crisis assistance and provide a benefit for crisis assistance to equal the amount needed to alleviate the crisis, up to the current year's approved crisis assistance payment level in accordance with each year's State plan and any corresponding amendment or amendments to the plan.
F. The local agency shall arrange for delivery of the benefit within 18 hours of the time that the crisis is declared if the:
(1) Household has no supply of fuel;
(2) Household's utility service is disconnected; or
(3) Household has a broken furnace or fuel burner.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.21 - Maryland Energy Assistance Program › Section 07.03.21.11 - Recovery

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Applicants are liable for payments made in excess of the allowable benefit as determined by the Administration.
B. The local agency shall require the energy supplier or landlord to return the amount of the overpayment from any unused benefit.
C. If the amount of the unused benefit is not sufficient to cover the amount of overpayment, the local agency shall attempt to recover the overpayment from the applicant.
D. If the applicant fails to comply with the request for repayment, the local agency shall refer the recovery of the overpayment to the Administration. The Administration shall refer the case to the Central Collections Unit of the Department of Budget and Management.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.21 - Maryland Energy Assistance Program › Section 07.03.21.12 - Administrative Hearing Process

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The local agency shall have a grievance procedure and shall attempt to resolve a grievance at the local level.
B. The local agency shall give written notification of the right to and the procedures for requesting and obtaining a fair hearing to each applicant or recipient whenever the local agency notifies the applicant or recipient of any action which might deny, delay, suspend, reduce, or terminate assistance.
C. The appeal procedures are set forth in COMAR 07.01.04.03H.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.22 - Electric Universal Service Program › Section 07.03.22.01 - Purpose and Scope

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The purpose of the Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP) is to:
(1) Provide cash assistance and weatherization services to eligible low-income Maryland residents under the Universal Service Program provisions of The Electric Competition and Customer Choice Act to the extent that funds are available; and
(2) Help residents reduce and manage their electric costs and maintain their electric service.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.22 - Electric Universal Service Program › Section 07.03.22.03 - Eligibility for Assistance

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
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.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.22 - Electric Universal Service Program › Section 07.03.22.04 - Income Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Total Household Income. The applicant's total household income is determined by using countable income, as described in §D of this regulation, received by household members during the 30-day period before the date of application.
B. Maximum Allowable Income. The Administration shall determine the maximum allowable income for households as indicated in Regulation .03C of this chapter.
C. Income of Household Members Not Meeting the U.S. Citizenship Requirements.
(1) Any member of the applicant's household, including the applicant, who does not meet the U.S. citizenship requirements as provided in Regulation .03D of this chapter shall be included on the application but may not be counted as a member of the applicant's household.
(2) For the purpose of determining the household's eligibility, the income attributed to the individual who is not a U.S. citizen shall be verified and included in the household's total income.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.22 - Electric Universal Service Program › Section 07.03.22.05 - Application Process for EUSP

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A. An applicant or proxy shall submit an EUSP application to the local agency:
(1) In person; or
(2) By the mail-in application process.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.22 - Electric Universal Service Program › Section 07.03.22.06 - Local Agency Response to Application

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A. Receipt of Application. The local agency shall:
(1) Record the date the application was received by the local agency;
(2) Record the date of application as described in §B of this regulation; and
(3) Assess the completeness of the application.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.22 - Electric Universal Service Program › Section 07.03.22.07 - Bill Assistance

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A. Subject to Regulations .03-.05 of this chapter and the availability of funds, the local agency or Administration may deliver bill assistance benefits on behalf of an eligible EUSP applicant by a payment, or payments, to the applicant's electric company.
B. Bill assistance benefits shall be:
(1) Available to help an eligible electric customer maintain electric service;
(2) Payable to the electric company, a retail electric supplier, or both, in the EUSP applicant's service area; and
(3) Returned by the eligible applicant's electric company to the Administration for reallocation when the electric company cannot apply the benefits to the applicant's active account.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.22 - Electric Universal Service Program › Section 07.03.22.08 - Arrearage Retirement

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A. Subject to Regulations .03-.05 of this chapter and the availability of funds, the local agency or Administration may issue benefits for electric arrearage retirement to an electric company in an applicant's service area on behalf of an eligible EUSP applicant who owes an outstanding arrearage to the electric company for electric service.
B. Arrearage retirement benefits:
(1) Shall be issued to assist an eligible electric customer maintain or reestablish electric service; and
(2) Are limited to arrearages owed to the applicant's electric company for electric service arrearages the applicant incurred, prior to current monthly bill and which has been verified by the applicant's electric company during the application process.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.22 - Electric Universal Service Program › Section 07.03.22.09 - Recovery of Benefits

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A. An applicant is liable for all EUSP payments made on the applicant's behalf in excess of the maximum allowable benefit.
B. The local agency shall require the eligible household's electric company, or low-income weatherization contractor or vendor, to return the amount of an overpayment from any unused benefit to the Administration.
C. The electric company shall return any unused benefit for which the applicant may not be held liable, in the event the benefit cannot be applied to an active electric account.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.22 - Electric Universal Service Program › Section 07.03.22.10 - Administrative Hearing Process

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A. The local agency shall have a grievance procedure and attempt to resolve grievances at the local level.
B. The local agency shall give written notification of the right to and the procedures for requesting and obtaining a fair hearing to each applicant or recipient whenever the local agency notifies the applicant or recipient of any action which might deny, delay, suspend, reduce, or terminate assistance.
C. The appeal procedures are set forth in COMAR 07.01.04.03H.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.23 - Refugee Resettlement Service Program › Section 07.03.23.01 - Purpose

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The purpose of the Refugee Resettlement Services Program is to provide adjustment services such as employment services, English language and vocational training, cultural orientation and other services to individuals residing in Maryland who are refugees, have been granted asylum, or are victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons, so that they may become economically and socially self-sufficient as quickly as possible.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.23 - Refugee Resettlement Service Program › Section 07.03.23.03 - Eligibility

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An individual is eligible for the Refugee Resettlement Services Program if the individual:
A. Resides in the State of Maryland;
B. Is a refugee, asylee, or victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons; and
C. Agrees to receive the service and follow the employability plan.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.23 - Refugee Resettlement Service Program › Section 07.03.23.04 - Application Process

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A. The individual shall apply to the local department or other service provider. The applicant shall complete the application form provided by the Administration.
B. The applicant shall show proper identification issued by INS.
C. The service provider may not accept an application without proper identification.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.23 - Refugee Resettlement Service Program › Section 07.03.23.05 - Local Department Response

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A. The local department shall accept the application for social services and determine eligibility within 30 days.
B. The local department shall meet with the applicant, and based on an employability assessment, develop an employability plan.
C. The local department may not continue the process if the applicant refuses to agree in writing to the employability plan.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.23 - Refugee Resettlement Service Program › Section 07.03.23.06 - Delivery of Service

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A. The service provider shall provide, or arrange for the provision of, the following services:
(1) Employment services, which include;
(a) Employability assessment and plan,
(b) Employment counseling, including work orientation, job readiness training, job search assistance, reassessment, job clubs and job workshops,
(c) Job development, including job orders, referrals, placements, follow up and job upgrades;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.23 - Refugee Resettlement Service Program › Section 07.03.23.07 - Limitation of Service

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The local department may not provide a service to an applicant who is entitled to and receiving that service from a voluntary resettlement agency.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.23 - Refugee Resettlement Service Program › Section 07.03.23.08 - Redetermination and Termination

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A. The local department shall reevaluate the employability plan and eligibility of the recipient:
(1) When there is a change in circumstances that would affect eligibility, or employability; and
(2) At least every 6 months.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.23 - Refugee Resettlement Service Program › Section 07.03.23.09 - Appeals and Nondiscrimination

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A. An applicant or recipient of services may appeal a local departmental decision according to the fair hearings procedures in COMAR 07.01.04.
B. Discrimination against applicants or recipients is prohibited according to the nondiscrimination provisions in COMAR 07.01.03.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.24 - Citizenship Promotion Program › Section 07.03.24.01 - Purpose

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The Citizenship Promotion Program provides funding to nonprofit organizations or accredited educational institutions for naturalization-related programs and activities for eligible legal permanent residents seeking to become United States citizens. The Maryland Office for New Americans (MONA) in the Family Investment Administration administers the funding.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.24 - Citizenship Promotion Program › Section 07.03.24.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Citizenship services provider" means:
(a) A nonprofit organization that provides immigration services; or
(b) An accredited educational institution that provides instruction in English as a second language, or civics, or both.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.24 - Citizenship Promotion Program › Section 07.03.24.03 - Programs and Activities Funded

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The Office shall allocate Program funds through grants for the following activities:
A. Outreach and community organizing;
B. Citizenship application assistance;
C. Immigration counseling;
D. Instruction in English as a second language;
E. Civics and U.S. history classes; and
F. Support services such as child care and transportation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.24 - Citizenship Promotion Program › Section 07.03.24.04 - Grant Application Procedures

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The Office shall:
A. Prepare and distribute not later than 30 days before proposals are due an annual request for proposals (RFP) to:
(1) Community-based organizations and agencies that provide immigration-related services to the foreign-born,
(2) Ethnic organizations, and
(3) Educational institutions;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.24 - Citizenship Promotion Program › Section 07.03.24.05 - Selection of Grantees

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In allocating grant funds to applicants, the Office shall consider:
A. The applicant's status as either:
(1) A nonprofit agency, as defined by 26 U.S.C. §
											501(c)(3); or
(2) An educational institution accredited or approved by the:
(a) Maryland Department of Education,
(b) Maryland Higher Education Commission, or
(c) Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.24 - Citizenship Promotion Program › Section 07.03.24.06 - Grantees' Fiscal Records

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Grantees shall:
A. Maintain financial records according to generally accepted standards of accounting;
B. Retain documentation of all income and expenditures related to the grant for 3 years from the date of receipt of the grant; and
C. Upon 7 days notice, present all books, records, and documents relating to the grant for inspection by State auditors or others authorized to monitor the performance of the Program.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.24 - Citizenship Promotion Program › Section 07.03.24.07 - Grant Management Requirements

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A. The grantee shall:
(1) Provide one or more of the citizenship promotion activities specified in Regulation .03 of this chapter;
(2) Keep records on Program participants that include:
(a) Photocopies of both sides of the participant's Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Alien Registration Receipt Form (1-55 or "green card"), and
(b) The participant's address and telephone number at the time of completion of Program participation;
(3) Submit quarterly a narrative report to the Office that accurately reflects the accomplishment of the measurable objectives stipulated in the applicant's proposal; and
(4) Submit a final narrative report which includes the information specified in §A(2) of this regulation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.25 - Critical Medical Needs Program › Section 07.03.25.01 - Purpose and Scope

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The purpose of the Critical Medical Needs Program is to:
A. Reduce the barriers to the energy assistance application process for critical medically vulnerable individuals and their households in obtaining State and federal financial assistance for their electric, gas, or other energy source bills;
B. Make referrals, as necessary, to other agencies and organizations when additional resources are necessary for the continuation or restoration of energy service; and
C. Make referrals to the Department of Housing and Community Development for energy efficiency programs, and heating and cooling system repair or replacement programs.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.25 - Critical Medical Needs Program › Section 07.03.25.03 - Eligibility for Assistance

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An applicant is eligible for service under the CMN Program if the applicant:
A. Is an electric, gas, or other energy source customer;
B. Resides in Maryland;
C. Has total household countable income as described in COMAR 07.03.22.04 which does not exceed 175 percent of the federal poverty level;
D. Is a:
(1) U.S. citizen;
(2) Legal immigrant admitted for permanent residence or otherwise legally residing in the United States; or
(3) Qualified alien; and
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 07.03.25 - Critical Medical Needs Program › Section 07.03.25.04 - Application Process

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A. A navigator shall submit a complete application to the Office via email or fax.
B. A complete CMN Program application shall include:
(1) A completed application form provided by the Office that is signed and dated by a navigator or the applicant;
(2) A completed certification of serious illness or need for life support equipment form that shall include, at a minimum, the following:
(a) A certification of a serious illness or the need for life-support equipment made by:
(i) A licensed physician; or
(ii) A certified nurse practitioner;
(b) The name and address of the seriously ill person;
(c) A statement that the seriously ill person or person in need of life-support equipment is the applicant or an occupant of the premises in which the applicant resides;
(d) The name, address, telephone number, physician or certified nurse practitioner license number, and signature of the certifying physician or certified nurse practitioner; and
(e) A statement that termination of electric, gas, or other energy source service will aggravate a serious illness or prevent the use of life-support equipment;
(3) A completed application form as defined in COMAR 07.03.22.05; and
(4) A termination notice issued by a fuel vendor or utility vendor.