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Alternate Name
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Cecil County DSS, OHEP
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Description
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UTILITY BILL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE: Provides MEAP and EUSP grants to eligible families, renters, roomers, boarders and homeowners toward the cost of heating in the winter and electricity year round. Grant is based on the type of fuel used, household size, household income and annual consumption.
-Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP): Provides assistance grants to help with home heating bills. Payments are made to the fuel supplier and utility company on behalf of the client.
-Electrical Universal Service Program (EUSP): Assists with electric utility bill payment. Client is required to have bill in his/her own name and be on a monthly budget billing plan. Some funds are available for a one time only benefit for past due bill payments.
-Furnaces: Offers assistance when funds are available for clients to be referred to the weatherization office for furnace repair, replacement and/or other weatherization procedures.
MEAP Income Eligibility
Effective October 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 | Household Size | EUSP Maximum Monthly Gross Income | MEAP Maximum
Monthly Gross Income | | 1 | $2,430 | $3,547 | | 2 | $3,287 | $ 4,639 | | 3 | $4,143 | $5,730 | | 4 | $5,000 | $6,822 | | 5 | $5,857 | $7,913 | | 6 | $6,713 | $9,005 | | 7 | $7,570 | $9,209 | | 8 | $8,427 | $9,414 | | For each additional person | $857 | $205 | |
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Cecil County
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8AM 4:30PM
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Eligibility
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See notes.
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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See notes.
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Application Process
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Call OHEP for appointment or the application line to complete an application. To check the status of an application, clients can go online to MyOHEPstatus.org.
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Documents Required
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Need to submit a copy of photo identity, proof of residence, copies of Social Security cards for all household members (including children), proof of household's total gross income for 30 days prior to application date (from all sources), name of home energy supplier and account number, a copy of the most recent utility bill and a copy of the lease (if renting).
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Normal Wait Times
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30 days.
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Programs at this agency
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Cecil County Department of Social Services, Adoption
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Child Support Administration
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing
Cecil County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Intensive Family Services
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Cecil County Department of Social Services, Homelessness Prevention Program
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Toll Free Number
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1-800-332-6347
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Fax Number
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410-996-0696
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Main
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410-996-0270
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Application Line
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443-252-7285
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Main Email Address
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geraldine.crocket@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Gerry Crocket
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Main Contact Title
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OHEP Director
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Main Contact Phone
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410-996-0270
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Main Contact Email Address
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geraldine.crocket@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Dorothea Phillips
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Assistant Director of FIA
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-996-0342
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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dorothea.phillips@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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135 East High Street
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