# COMAR 07.03.22.09: COMAR 07.03.22.09. Recovery of Benefits

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_07_03_22_09

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 07.03.22.09
- **Heading:** COMAR 07.03.22.09. Recovery of Benefits
- **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 07.03.22.09

## Text

A. An applicant is liable for all EUSP payments made on the applicant's behalf in excess of the maximum allowable benefit.
B. The local agency shall require the eligible household's electric company, or low-income weatherization contractor or vendor, to return the amount of an overpayment from any unused benefit to the Administration.
C. The electric company shall return any unused benefit for which the applicant may not be held liable, in the event the benefit cannot be applied to an active electric account.

## 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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