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VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT

OF SOCIAL SERVICES ENERGY ASSISTANCE

11/13 VOLUME IX, CHAPTER G, PAGE 10

The maximum authorization for Supplemental Heating Equipment/Maintenance is $800.

NOTE: Supplemental equipment/maintenance or combination of repair of heating equipment repair, trip charge, maintenance or supplemental equipment cannot exceed $800. d. A Security Deposit for Utility Distribution Services or LP Gas Tank (Code D) A once-per-lifetime payment, per household, of primary heat system utility Security Deposit for gas, electricity, or LP gas tank from a distribution company is allowed if:

1) The service address on the account is the same as the applicants service address; and

2) the household has never received assistance with the type of security deposit requested; and

3) the applicant, in situations when the deposit is greater than the maximum allowed, provides verification that the difference between the deposit and the maximum has been paid or has been approved for payment by another agency; and

4) the primary heat system utility has been cut off and cannot be turned on unless a security deposit is paid, or there is a utility cut-off notice because of non-payment of the security deposit (a copy of a cut off notice for delinquent or new security deposit is required); or

5) the household has applied for service and payment of the security deposit is required prior to connection or installation of the LP gas tank (written verification is required).

Since assistance is restricted, the deposit stays with the household member/case name, regardless of where the individual resides.

Authorize the actual amount of the unpaid security deposit for the balance (total verified unpaid amount not just an installment) of the deposit not to exceed $200.

The method of verification must be documented in the case record. Neither the monthly bill amount, nor arrearage is to be included in this authorization or payment.

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