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Vermont Department for Children and Families Crisis Fuel Assistance Rules Economic Services Division 3103 Life-Threatening Home Heating Crisis

3103 Life-Threatening Home Heating Crisis (06/22/2024, 23-20)

a. A life-threatening home heating crisis occurs when:

1. A household has an imminent risk of being without heat; and

2. A member of that household is unable to temporarily relocate to a heated space because of a documented medical condition.

b. If a household has a life-threatening home heating crisis and the household is eligible for crisis fuel assistance under these rules, then the Department or a crisis fuel worker must make reasonable efforts to resolve the home heating crisis within 18 hours after the Department or crisis fuel worker determines the household is eligible for assistance.

c. A household with a life-threatening home heating crisis that receives crisis fuel assistance must submit documentation in accordance with rule 3107(h).