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percent but no more than 200 percent of the Alaska poverty level;

(3) 20 percent of points if the household’s gross monthly income is more than 200 percent but no more than 225 percent of the Alaska poverty level;

(4) 10 percent of points if the household’s gross monthly income is more than 225 percent, but no more than 250 percent of the Alaska poverty level; a household that has a gross monthly income of more than 225 percent, but no more than 250 percent of the Alaska poverty level is only eligible under this paragraph if the average price of oil under AS 47.25.623(c) is more than $150 a barrel. (j) If the household’s gross monthly income exceeds the maximum allowable Alaska poverty level, the household is not eligible for assistance under 7 AAC 44.200 — 7 AAC 44.350. (k) The department will add one point to the heating cost points determined under (a) — (i) of this section if the household includes one or more members 60 years of age or older, legally disabled, or under six years of age. (l) The department will reduce the heating cost points determined under (a) — (k) of this section by 50 percent, regardless of the amount of the utility allowance for heat, if a household

(1) resides in any type of subsidized housing;

(2) is responsible for paying all or a portion of the household’s heating costs directly to a vendor; and

(3) receives a utility allowance as part of the household’s housing cost calculation. (m) A household with heating cost points determined under (a) - ( l) of this section to be less than 2.0 is not eligible for assistance under 7 AAC 44.200 — 7 AAC 44.350. (n) The department will round the total heating cost points computed in (a) - ( l) of this section to the nearest whole number and multiply by the benefit rate to determine the amount of the household heating assistance. The department will establish the benefit rate annually based upon

(1) anticipated state money available for heating assistance;

(2) the anticipated number of households to be served in this state;

(3) anticipated total household heating costs points calculated in accordance with this section; and

(4) dollar values per point as set out in AS 47.25.623(c). (o) The total heating cost points determined under (n) of this section may not exceed 35 points. (p) If the household meets the conditions set out in this subsection, the department may reduce the amount of heating assistance available under (n) and (o) of this section by the amount