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Alternate Name
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Caroline 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 o the fuel supplier and utility company on the clients 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. Also provides referrals for energy efficiency measures to reduce future electric bills.
-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
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 - Caroline County
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Hours of operation:
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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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Individuals can apply online or call to set up an appointment. To check the status of an application, clients can go 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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Programs at this agency
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Caroline County Department of Social Services, Adoption
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Office of Child Support
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing
Caroline County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Project Home
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Young Fathers Employment Program
Caroline County Department of Social Services, Burial Assistance
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Fax Number
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410-819-4505
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Main
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410-819-4500
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Main Email Address
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caroline.dss@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Sharone Scott
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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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410-819-4484
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Main Contact Email Address
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sharone.scott@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Heather Ruark
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Assistant Director for Services
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-819-4523
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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heather.ruark@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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300 Market Street
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