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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 directly to the fuel supplier and utility company on customers behalf.
-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: Limited funds are available for clients 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
If a caller is slightly over the Maximum Monthly Income Standards, lives on a fixed income, and has significant out of pocket medical expenses, they may still qualify for the programs (MEAP & EUSP) by asking for a medical waiver. The OHEP worker would be able to assist them with this.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Talbot County
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Hours Of Operation
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Applications are accepted Mon-Thurs.
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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See notes.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Call for information and/or to schedule an appointment. 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 picture ID, proof of residency, 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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Varies.
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Volunteer Requirements
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18 and older.
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Volunteer Duties
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Perform various office duties, receptionist, stuff envelopes and file.
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Programs at this agency
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Maryland Department of Human Services
Maryland Department of Human Services, Office of Home Energy Programs
Baltimore City Office of Child Support
Anne Arundel County Office of Child Support
Baltimore County Office of Child Support
Carroll County Office of Child Support
Harford County Child Support Administration
Howard County Department of Social Services, Child Support Services
Montgomery County Office of Child Support Enforcement
Maryland Office of Refugees and Asylees
Maryland Department of Human Services, Kinship Navigator Program
One Church, One Child Adoption Program, Adoption Referral
Maryland Department of Human Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Maryland Department of Human Services, Restaurant Meals Program
Maryland Department of Human Services, Customer Service
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Fax Number
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410-822-4713
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Main
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410-763-6745
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Alternate Number
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410-763-6746
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Main Email Address
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info@nsctalbotmd.org
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Main Contact Name
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Cardeaner Robinson
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Main Contact Title
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Director of OHEP
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Main Contact Phone
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410-763-6745
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Main Contact Email Address
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crobinson@nsctalbotmd.org
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Marilyn M. Neal
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Executive Director
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-822-5015
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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mneal@nsctalbotmd.org
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Sites offering this Program
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126 Port Street
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