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Category: Vulnerable Populations Points Possible Points Awarded Elderly (60+), individual with a disability, veterans, and/or children five (5) years old or younger. 2

Award two (2) points only if the household has a member who fits one of the Vulnerable Population factor definitions. Households only need to have one member fall into one category to be considered vulnerable. Households only have to provide documentation on one factor to receive Vulnerable Population points. Maximum points are two (2). 8.7 Electric Utility Payments Even though a household may not depend on electricity as a source of heat, electricity is generally required to operate the heating source. It is important, therefore, to maintain electricity to ensure effective operation of the primary heat source. Electric Benefit payments are determined by comparing the household’s income level and size to the State Median Income (SMI). Electric Benefit payments range from $50-$125. All households with electric included in rent receive a fifty dollar ($50) electric benefit payment, regardless of their income level. The LSP may not apply regular benefit dollars to the electric utility and less to the heat utility when electricity is not the main heating source. Category: Electric Benefit Payment Payment Possible Electric Benefit Awarded From chart $50, $100, $125

Income Maximum 0% to 30% of SMI: $125 Payment Persons in family/household 1 month 0% to 30% of SMI 3 months 0% to 30% of SMI 12 months 0% to 30% of SMI 1 $1,398 $4,194 $16,778 2 $1,828 $5,485 $21,941 3 $2,258 $6,775 $27,103 4 $2,688 $8,066 $32,266 5 $3,119 $9,357 $37,428 6 $3,549 $10,647 $42,591 7 $3,629 $10,889 $43,559 8 $3,710 $11,131 $44,527 9 $3,791 $11,373 $45,495 10 $3,871 $11,615 $46,463 Income Maximum 30% to 45% of SMI: $100 Payment