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Alternate Name
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MEAP, DSS, OHEP
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Description
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Offers 4 types of grants to prevent gas and electric shutoffs and to restore gas and electric service to PG County households.
MEAP: Provides financial assistance with home heating bills.
EUSP: Provides assistance that pays a portion of a client's electric bills. Customers who receive EUSP are placed on a budget billing plan with their utility company. The electric bill must be in the name of the person who applies for this assistance.
Arrearage Retirement Assistance for Gas: Assists with large, past due gas bills with payments of up to $2000. Customers must have a past due bill of $300 or greater to be considered eligible. Customers may only receive an arrearage grant once every seven years, with certain exceptions.
Arrearage Retirement Assistance for Electric: Assists with large, past due electric bills with payments of up to $2000. Customers must have a past due bill of $300 or greater to be considered eligible. Customers may only receive an arrearage grant once every seven years, with certain exceptions.
USPP: Protects low-income families from utility turn-offs during the heating season. All MEAP eligible customers may participate in USPP. Participation also requires the client to participate in year-round even monthly budget billing. Failure to make consecutive payments may result in removal from USPP.
NOTE: OHEP also provides information about the Weatherization program (see separate listing).
Income Eligibility Income Eligibility Limits
Effective October 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 | | Household Size | EUSP Maximum Monthly Gross Income (based on 200% of the Federal Poverty Level) | MEAP Maximum Monthly Gross Income (based on 60% State Median 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 - Prince George's County
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Hours Of Operation
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The DSS call center (1-800-332-6347) is open Monday-Friday 8AM-8PM and Saturday 9AM-4PM.
Mon: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Tue: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Wed: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Thu: 8:30AM 4:30PM
Fri: 8:30AM 4:30PM
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Eligibility
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Must be a PG County resident within certain income limits
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Languages Offered
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Spanish
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Program Fees
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None
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Application Process
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Apply online at mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us. Clients can apply at any time, but can only receive benefits once a year. Clients must reapply for benefits each fiscal year (July-June). If you received benefits between July 1, 2019 and May 31, 2020, you can reapply now for benefits.
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Documents Required
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Copy of applicant's photo ID, proof of residency, copies of social security card for everyone in household (including children), proof of the entire household's gross income for last 30 days, copy of most recent utility bill and termination notice (if applicable), copy of most recent heating fuel bill or receipt (if applicable).
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Normal Wait Times
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Application may take time to process
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Programs at this agency
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Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Foster Care & Adoptive Services
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Project Home
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Family Preservation
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Respite Care
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Office of Homeless Services
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Prince George's County, Health Connect
Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
Prince George's Emergency Rental Assistance Program
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Mailing Address
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805 Brightseat Road
Landover MD
20785 United States
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Toll Free Number
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1-855-583-8976
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Phone Hot Line
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1-800-332-6347
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Fax Number
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301-909-6301
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Main Number
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301-909-6300
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Main Email Address
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pgcdss.energy@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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425 Brightseat Road
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