# COMAR 07.03.22.03: COMAR 07.03.22.03. Eligibility for Assistance

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_22_03

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 07.03.22.03
- **Heading:** COMAR 07.03.22.03. Eligibility for Assistance
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 07 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES / Subtitle 03 FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION / Chapter 22 Electric Universal Service Program / COMAR 07.03.22.03

## Text

A. An applicant is eligible for assistance if the applicant:
(1) Is an electric customer;
(2) Resides in Maryland;
(3) Has total household countable income as described in Regulation .04 of this chapter which does not exceed 175 percent of the federal poverty level; and
(4) Is a:
(a) U.S. citizen,
(b) Legal immigrant admitted for permanent residence or otherwise legally residing in the United States, or
(c) Qualified alien.
B. For purposes of receiving an arrearage, an applicant:
(1) May not have received an arrearage benefit from the EUSP within the preceding 7 fiscal years; and
(2) Shall have a qualified arrearage reported by the applicant's current electric company.
C. Waiver. Waivers to §A(3) of this regulation may be granted according to policy established under COMAR 07.03.21.03C .
Cross References 07.03.22.04B 07.03.22.06D(3)(e) 07.03.22.07A 07.03.22.08A

## Nearby sections

- [COMAR 07.03.22.01 COMAR 07.03.22.01. Purpose and Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_22_01.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.22.02 COMAR 07.03.22.02. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_22_02.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.22.03 COMAR 07.03.22.03. Eligibility for Assistance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_22_03.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.22.04 COMAR 07.03.22.04. Income Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_22_04.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.22.05 COMAR 07.03.22.05. Application Process for EUSP](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_22_05.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.22.06 COMAR 07.03.22.06. Local Agency Response to Application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_22_06.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.22.07 COMAR 07.03.22.07. Bill Assistance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_22_07.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.22.08 COMAR 07.03.22.08. Arrearage Retirement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_22_08.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.22.09 COMAR 07.03.22.09. Recovery of Benefits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_22_09.md)
- [COMAR 07.03.22.10 COMAR 07.03.22.10. Administrative Hearing Process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_22_10.md)

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