D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, r. 20-3606

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 43, October 25, 2024

Rule 20-3606 - LIHEAP - AVAILABLE PROGRAM BENEFITS, BENEFIT LIMITS AND PROGRAM SUSPENSION

3606.1

The Department may provide a regular, emergency, or in-kind benefit.

3606.2

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an eligible household may not receive more than one (1) each per year of:

(a) A regular benefit; and

(b) An emergency benefit.

3606.3

The Department may limit a benefit for an eligible household to an emergency benefit if the Department has:

(a) Determined that available Program funds would likely be insufficient to pay all reasonably anticipated emergency benefits if regular benefits were to be paid; and

(b) Given notice to the public of the determination and limitation.

3606.4

Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection 3606.2 the Department may provide an additional emergency benefit for a household if the Department has:

(a) Determined that, upon consideration of likely demands on the Program and Program resources, the Department will have sufficient funds available to pay the additional emergency benefit; and

(b) Given notice to the public of the availability of additional emergency benefits.

3606.5

If the Department determines that remaining funding may be insufficient to carry out the State Plan to the end of the fiscal year, the Department may:

(a) Suspend the process of taking applications;

(b) Suspend the process of awarding benefits; or

(c) Revise the benefit matrix to provide lower benefit amounts.

3606.6

The Department shall publish notice to the public as soon as practicable after making a decision to suspend or modify the benefit matrix, but not later than forty-five (45) days after the decision is made.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, r. 20-3606

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 13408 (10/28/2016)