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● Applicant data is sent to utilities via email and FTP server in coordination with payments.

Payments to Non-Utility Suppliers ● Regional Processing Agencies issue MEAP payments to non-utility suppliers (must have signed agreements) for the total benefit amount minus the 3% discount (excluding crisis cases).

● Suppliers must credit the full benefit to the customer’s account.

● Payments and EDS copies are mailed together.

11.1.2 Special Payment Procedures A. Crisis Assistance ● In verified energy crises, LAAs may authorize a crisis delivery up to the customer’s MEAP benefit amount or the approved crisis benefit.

● If certified, applicants are assigned to the next available EDS.

● For pending applications, LAAs may certify a crisis grant toward a minimum delivery

● Denied applications trigger recovery actions.

B. Payments to Landlords ● Processed like other suppliers by Regional Processing Agencies.

● For landlords with 10+ tenants, a special landlord code may be assigned by the State Office.

Updated May 2025