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Alternate Name
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Queen Anne's 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: Provides limited funds that are available for clients to be referred to the weatherization office for furnace repair, replacement, and/or other weatherization procedures.
MEAP Income Eligibility
ELIGIBILITY EFFECTIVE: July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024
GROSS INCOME
Monthly
1 $2,430
2 $3,287
3 $4,143
4 $5,000
5 $5,857
6 $6,713
7 $7,570
8 $8,427
For each additional person, add:
$857
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Queen Anne's 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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Program Fees
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See notes.
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Application Process
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Call for information and application. To check the status of an application, clients can go to MyOHEPstatus.org.
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Documents Required
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APPLICATION: 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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Programs at this agency
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Queen Anne's County Department of Social Services, Adoption
Queen Anne's County Department of Social Services, Family Investment Program
Queen Anne's County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Queen Anne's County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Queen Anne's County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Queen Anne's County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing
Queen Anne's County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Queen Anne's County Department of Social Services, In-Home Family Services
Queen Anne's County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Queen Anne's County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Queen Anne's County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
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Fax Number
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410-758-8111
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TTY
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410-758-5164
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Main
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410-758-8000
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Main Email Address
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qac.user@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Tara Hatch
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Main Contact Title
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Supervisor of OHEP
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Main Contact Phone
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410-758-8050
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Main Contact Email Address
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tara.hatch@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Lori Loder
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Assistant Director for Family Investments
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-758-8047
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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lori.loder@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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125 Comet Drive
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