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C) Applicant’s selected priority applies to both Standard and Crisis LIHEAP benefits. D) Priority of payments. Based upon the Applicant’s priority selection: 1) The highest priority (i.e., “Priority 1”) Energy Utility Vendor with a remaining balance is paid. a) If the Applicant’s LIHEAP benefit is insufficient to pay the balance in full, the full benefit amount will be allocated to the Energy Utility Vendor. b) If the Applicant’s LIHEAP benefit is sufficient to pay the balance in full, any remaining benefits will be allocated to the next highest priority (e.g. “Priority 2”) with a remaining balance. 2) If all of the Applicant’s Energy Utility Vendor accounts have been paid in full by their LIHEAP benefit and there is a remaining benefit, this benefit will be allocated to the highest priority (i.e., “Priority 1”) c. Any payment made to a bank account outside the United States is subject to an additional review before processing. d. Any LIHEAP payment received by the Energy Utility Vendor under this section will be used to satisfy all or a portion of the Household’s Energy Utility bill. 4. Benefit Limits a. An eligible Household may receive both Standard LIHEAP and Crisis LIHEAP assistance during the Eligibility Period. Crisis LIHEAP payments may be made separately from, or together with Standard LIHEAP benefits. b. An eligible Household may receive a Standard LIHEAP payment of up to $640 per Eligibility Period. i. Eligible SUAP participants will qualify to receive the maximum Standard LIHEAP benefit of $640 per Eligibility Period. c. An eligible Household may receive a Crisis LIHEAP payment of up to $500 per Eligibility Period. 35 of 41