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Vermont Department for Children and Families Seasonal Fuel Assistance Rules Economic Services Division 2920 One-Time Benefits

2920 One-Time Benefits (06/22/2024, 23-18)

a. At the sole discretion of the Department’s Commissioner, the Department may issue additional one-time fuel benefits if funding is available.

1. Nothing in these rules shall require the Commissioner to authorize one-time benefits, regardless of the funding available to the Fuel Assistance Program or the Department.

b. Upon the Commissioner’s authorization of one-time benefits, the Department must establish a procedure to determine:

1. The amount of the benefits;

2. The households entitled to a benefit;

3. The methods of distribution of the benefits;

4. The dates when the benefits are issued;

5. Any limitations on the issuance and use of benefits; and

6. Any other details necessary to effectuate this rule.

c. The Department may establish different procedures under subsection (b) of this rule each time the Commissioner authorizes one-time benefits.

d. The Department may issue different one-time payment amounts, including an amount of zero, to each household depending on the household’s circumstances.