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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 20

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 28 Chapter 20 Emergency and Special Assistance Programs

Computation of regular overdue bill: $150.00 divided by 45 days = $3.33 x 30 days = $ 99.90 The amount of payment is $110.40 ($10.50 + $99.90). • When the applicant has made a partial payment(s) toward the original overdue bill, the Worker must consider the following: o The average daily cost of the original overdue bill must first be computed. o The average daily cost multiplied by 30 equals the maximum amount of payment. Partial Payments Example: An applicant submits an overdue utility bill in the amount of $211.72. This bill was the remainder of an original overdue bill which accumulated over a period of 183 days and totaled $296.73. The applicant made a partial payment of $85.01 which left a balance of $211.72. $296.73 divided by 183 days = $1.62 average cost/day. $1.62 x 30 = $48.60 maximum amount of payment. ➢ Payment Amount for Telephone Service When an applicant meets the criteria for telephone services, the Worker authorizes payment only for basic charges for up to 30 days, plus federal tax. Payment is not authorized for long- distance calls, wires, or other special services. There is no time limit for disconnected telephone service when the requirements in Section 20.2.4.B.1, Services Covered, above are met. However, eligibility for the telephone assistance programs in Sections 20.5 and Section 20.6 must be explored first. ➢ Payment Amount for Bottled Gas, Fuel Oil, Coal and Wood When the applicant uses energy that is not regulated by the Public Service Commission (PSC), the Worker must determine the amount of payment by referring to the chart below for a 30-day supply of fuel. NOTE: When the utility bill balance remaining after the applicant has made a partial payment is less than the average cost/day times 30 days, that is the payment amount. NOTE: A cord of wood, when neatly stacked, occupies a volume of 128 cubic feet.