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CHANGE NOTICE FOR MANUAL
DATE:
September 1, 2026
MANUAL:
Energy Programs Manual
TO:
County Directors of Social Services
CHANGE NO: 03-2026
SUBJECT:
Policy Updates
EFFECTIVE: October 1, 2026
I. BACKGROUND
The purpose of this change notice is to update the Federal Poverty Level for Federal Fiscal year 2027 for the Crisis Intervention Program and the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program of the Energy Programs Manual.
II. SPECIFIC CHANGES
• Section 300.09 Income and Deductions • Section 400.03 F3: Eligibility Determination- Federal Poverty Level
III. IMPLEMENTATION INSTRUCTIONS
This new Federal Poverty Level will be effective October 1, 2026. Submit any questions regarding this policy to DSS.Policy.Questions@dhhs.nc.gov
Sincerely,
Allison W. Smith, Deputy Director, Economic and Family Services AWS/js
Attachments (1): EP-300 & 400