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76 | P a g e October 25 4. MATRIX TABLES 4.1Benefit Matrix The benefit award matrices in Appendix A establish the maximum benefit available to an eligible household for the heating season. The maximum benefit varies by household income level, type of primary heating fuel, type of dwelling unit (single-family unit, multi-family unit, and mobile home) and the number of bedrooms in the dwelling. The maximum benefit also varies by sub-grantee districts (service areas) to account for climatic differences across the state. In households with ineligible members, the income of the total number of eligible and ineligible members will be counted for purposes of calculating the benefit. However, the total number of combined eligible and ineligible members will also be entered into CHIMES for weatherization purposes. Weatherization needs to count all members of the household due to ASHRAE requirements. Note: Subsidized rent households whose energy costs are included as a portion of their rent or who have an obligation to pay a base load electric bill are not eligible for a regular LIHEAP benefit as determined in ARM 37.70.601. However, these households would be eligible for a modified LIHEAP benefit. The modified LIHEAP benefit would be paid at the rate of 5% of the amount of a regular LIHEAP benefit as identified by the benefit matrix. A minimum payment of $25 or 5% of the regular LIHEAP benefit whichever is greater would be paid to the household annually. Households determined eligible for the subsidized housing modified LIHEAP benefit who’s economic and housing situation does not change would be determined LIHEAP eligible for a period of five (5) years. Households consisting solely of members receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and a combination of SSI and TANF, are considered categorically eligible for LIHEAP. (See section 3.10 Conditions for Categorical Eligibility) The applicable benefit amount will be determined by multiplying the appropriate base benefit by the appropriate Income/Heating Degree Day (HDD) multiplier. Note: The tables for the Maximum Benefit Award Matrix and the Income/ Heating Degree Day Multipliers can be found in Appendix A.