# COMAR 07.03.22.07: COMAR 07.03.22.07. Bill Assistance

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_22_07

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 07.03.22.07
- **Heading:** COMAR 07.03.22.07. Bill 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 07.03.22.07

## Text

A. Subject to Regulations .03 — .05 of this chapter and the availability of funds, the local agency or Administration may deliver bill assistance benefits on behalf of an eligible EUSP applicant by a payment, or payments, to the applicant's electric company.
B. Bill assistance benefits shall be:
(1) Available to help an eligible electric customer maintain electric service;
(2) Payable to the electric company, a retail electric supplier, or both, in the EUSP applicant's service area; and
(3) Returned by the eligible applicant's electric company to the Administration for reallocation when the electric company cannot apply the benefits to the applicant's active account.
C. Amount of Benefits.
(1) The Administration shall determine allowable benefit amounts for bill assistance based on:
(a) The household's income poverty level;
(b) The applicant's household's electric consumption during the 12 months before the date of application; and
(c) The applicant's status as a resident in public or subsidized housing.
(2) An eligible applicant may receive one bill assistance benefit during one program year.
D. Supplemental Bill Assistance Benefits. If the Administration authorizes a supplemental bill assistance benefit increase, the Administration shall send a written notification to eligible applicants and their respective electric companies.
Cross References 07.03.25.11C

## 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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