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Vermont Department for Children and Families Seasonal Fuel Assistance Rules Economic Services Division 2901 Definitions

2901 Definitions (06/22/2024, 23-18)

a. The following definitions apply to the terms used in these rules:

1. “Caretaker” or “Companion” means a person who provides caretaking or companionship services to the elderly or disabled head of household, their elderly or disabled spouse, or their civil union partner.

i. Caretakers or companions may not be:

A. The head of household;

B. The head of household’s spouse;

C. The head of household’s civil union partner; or

D. A minor child.

2. “Department” means the Economic Services Division of the Vermont Department for Children and Families.

3. “Disabled” means a person who meets one or more of the following criteria:

i. Receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for Aged, Blind, or Disabled under Title XVI of the Social Security Act;

ii. Receives disability or blindness payments under Titles I, II, X, XIV, or XVI of the Social Security Act;

iii. Receives a federally or state-administered SSI supplemental benefit based on disability or blindness;

iv. Receives a federally or state-administered SSI supplemental benefit under § 212(a) of Public Law 93-66;

v. Receives disability retirement benefits from a governmental agency because of a disability considered permanent under § 221(i) of the Social Security Act;