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Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Energy Assistance Program Manual Fast Track means the expedited processing of an EAP application to respond in emergent situations. Fast Track serves as one of the specialized assistance components for EAP.

Federal Poverty Level means the federally designated level signifying poverty determined in accordance with criteria established by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of the Executive Office of the President of the United States. Fiscal Year means the state government fiscal year, which begins on July 1st of each calendar year and ends on June 30th of the following calendar year. Fixed Annual Credit (FAC) means an annual amount of money sufficient to reduce the percentage of the applying household’s income spent on heating/cooling to the median percentage of the household income spent on heating/cooling statewide annually. Fixed Annual Credit (FAC) Income means the total amount of all income received that is taken into consideration to determine the applying household’s Fixed Annual Credit (FAC). FAC countable income includes income types such as AARP, Title V income, Reverse Mortgages, Supported Living Arrangements, ceased income, etc., that are not counted towards determining income eligibility Group Care Facility means any facility where three or more people live together due to a need for special care, support or supervision. Health and Safety means the health and safety of a household’s occupants. Typical health and safety measures may include, but are not limited to, heating and cooling system repairs/replacement, and mechanical measures as approved by the Housing Division, testing for carbon monoxide, adherence to minimum ventilation requirements, and installation of carbon monoxide detectors. Household means one or more persons, whether or not related, who reside in the same dwelling unit and who share a primary heating system and/or a primary cooling system. Relatives who reside in the same dwelling unit or share the same main heating/cooling source are not considered separate households. Housing Division means the Housing Division of the Department of Business and Industry. Income means any type of payment that is a gain or benefit to the household. Income can be considered either countable or exempt when determining eligibility and benefit amount, depending on the source of the income. Infant means a person twelve (12) months of age or younger. Intake Site means an entity/agency contracted with the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services to: 1) provide energy assistance applications to the public, 2) accept energy assistance applications from the public, ensuring the appropriate documents are attached, and 3) forwards the completed applications to the Division. Last Known Address (LKA) means the household’s address as last reported by the household to the agency. MTL 01/24 June 25, 2024 - 3 - Glossary