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● A change in household composition

● Presence of a household member age 2 or younger, or age 60 or older

● Presence of a medically fragile household member (All CMNP cases are automatically considered medically fragile) Documentation Requirements Applicants must provide documentation supporting their stated eligibility for the PIT Waiver based on the applicable qualifying condition. ● If the applicant claims a reduction in income, they must submit income documentation for the immediate prior 30 days, in accordance with OHEP policy.

● The reduction must result in a change that would shift the household to a lower benefit level for eligibility purposes. Note: While the documentation is retained with the original application file, the updated income information is not entered into the OHEP Data Management System but should be reflected in the Notes Tab. ● Customers who were in Benefit Level 1 at the time of application and now report zero income are eligible for a PIT Waiver.

● Households that reported no income at the time of application and continue to have no income are also eligible for a PIT Waiver.

In both situations, all other arrearage eligibility criteria must be met, and a copy of the most recent utility statement reflecting the eligible arrearage amount must be included in the applicant’s file. Special Considerations for Categorical Eligibility Customers who exceed 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) but are categorically eligible, remain eligible for a PIT Waiver. All applicable documentation requirements for categorical eligibility must be maintained with the application file. Documentation for Changes in Household Circumstances

Updated May 2025