Ch. 24: Home Energy Assistance Program Rule

Summary: The Rule establishes standards for the Home Energy Assistance Program for the State of Maine as administered by the Maine State Housing Authority. The Home Energy Assistance Program provides Fuel Assistance and Energy Crisis Intervention Programs to income Eligible Households. The Rule also establishes standards for the HEAP Weatherization, Central Heating Improvement Program, and Heat Pump Program.

1. Definitions.

“Act” means the Maine Housing Authorities Act, 30-A M.R.S. § 4701 et seq., as it may be amended from time to time.

“Annual Consumption Report” means the annual report Vendors must submit to MaineHousing to report their HEAP customers’ Home Energy deliveries from May 1st through April 30th.

“Primary Applicant” means a person who signs the completed Application.

“Application” means forms and documents completed, signed, and provided by Primary Applicant to determine eligibility for a Benefit and ECIP.

“Application Date” means the date an Application is taken with the Primary Applicant by Subgrantee personnel both online or not online.

“Benefit” means the dollar amount of Fuel Assistance an Eligible Household receives.

“Benefit Return” means a Benefit, partial or whole, returned to MaineHousing.

“Categorical Income Eligibility” means Household Members who are included on a Maine Department of Health and Human Services (“Maine DHHS”) Notice of Decision for TANF or SNAP assistance will be considered income eligible for HEAP, as the Household Members’ incomes have already been vetted. Household Members who are not included on the Notice of Decision must provide income documentation as outlined in this Rule and the HEAP Guide.

“CHIP” means the Central Heating Improvement Program.

“Citizenship Attestation Form” means an attestation form prescribed by MaineHousing in the HEAP Guide.

“Contractor” means a provider of materials or services to Eligible Households.

“Application Received Date” means the date a signed Application is received by the Subgrantee

vide income documentation as outlined in this Rule and the HEAP Guide.

“CHIP” means the Central Heating Improvement Program.

“Citizenship Attestation Form” means an attestation form prescribed by MaineHousing in the HEAP Guide.

“Contractor” means a provider of materials or services to Eligible Households.

“Application Received Date” means the date a signed Application is received by the Subgrantee.

“Direct Energy Cost” means an Energy Cost that is directly paid by the Household.

“Dwelling Unit” means an occupied residential housing structure with one or more rooms that was originally constructed and designed as permanent living quarters for one or more persons, when permanently connected to the required utilities (including plumbing, electricity and Heating Systems) and contains bathroom and kitchen facilities specific to that unit. A Dwelling Unit has its own private entrance from the outside or off an enclosed hallway leading from the outside that does not pass through or offer an open access to any other unit within the structure. A Dwelling Unit does not include a camper, trailer, semitrailer, truck camper, motor home, boat, railroad car, bus, yurt or other structure designed and constructed to provide temporary living quarters.

“ECIP” means the Energy Crisis Intervention Program.

“Eligible Household” means a Household that satisfies all eligibility and income requirements of the HEAP Act and requirements of this Rule.

“Energy Cost” means cost of energy used for heating a Dwelling Unit or Rental Unit.

“Energy Crisis” shall have the same meaning as set forth in 42 U.S.C. §8622(3), as same may be amended from time to time.

“Errors and Program Abuse” means the act of applying for or obtaining assistance to which one is not entitled by means of submitting false statements or withholding information pertinent to the determination of eligibility or benefits.

“Fuel Assistance” means the component of HEAP that assists Eligible Households with their Home Energy Costs

S.C. §8622(3), as same may be amended from time to time.

“Errors and Program Abuse” means the act of applying for or obtaining assistance to which one is not entitled by means of submitting false statements or withholding information pertinent to the determination of eligibility or benefits.

“Fuel Assistance” means the component of HEAP that assists Eligible Households with their Home Energy Costs.

“Functioning Heating System” means a Heating System that is working safely.

“HEAP” means the Home Energy Assistance Program established pursuant to the HEAP Act and the Act.

“HEAP Act” means 42 U.S.C. §8621 et seq., and the regulations promulgated there under, including 45 C.F.R. § 96.1 through 96.68 and 45 C.F.R. § 96.80 et seq., all as may be amended from time to time.

“HEAP Guide” means the program guide in effect for a Program Year that is used as a resource and guide for the administration of HEAP.

“HEAP Weatherization” means the weatherization component of HEAP that provides Low- cost/no-cost Weatherization Activities, as defined by 10 C.F.R. §440.20, and other cost-effective energy-related home repairs or installations.

“Heating Season” means the period of time beginning October 1 and ending April 30.

“Heating Source” means any device used to provide heat to a Dwelling Unit.

“Heating System” means a permanently installed system that is used to heat the Dwelling Unit. A portable space heater is not considered to be a Heating System.

“Home Energy” means a source of heating or cooling in residential dwellings as set forth in 42 U.S.C. §8622(6), as same may be amended from time to time.

“Household” means any individual or group of individuals who are living together as one economic unit for whom residential energy is customarily purchased in common or who make undesignated payments for

energy in the form of rent as set forth in 42 U.S.C. §8622(5), as same may be amended from time to time.

“Household Income” means the total income from all sources before taxes and deductions as further defined in this Rule

vidual or group of individuals who are living together as one economic unit for whom residential energy is customarily purchased in common or who make undesignated payments for

energy in the form of rent as set forth in 42 U.S.C. §8622(5), as same may be amended from time to time.

“Household Income” means the total income from all sources before taxes and deductions as further defined in this Rule.

“Household Member” or “Household Members” means those individuals who are part of the Household.

“Incidental Costs” means costs of services billed to a Household by a Vendor related to the use or delivery of Home Energy including, but not limited to: surcharges, penalty charges, reconnection charges, clean and repair service charges, security deposits, and insurance.

“Indirect Determinable Energy Cost” means a cost for Home Energy that is not directly paid for by the Household but is a cost to the Household, such as heat that is included in rent.

“Life Threatening Crisis” means the household is currently without heat or utility service to operate a Heating Source or a Heating System.

“MaineHousing” means the Maine State Housing Authority.

“Manufactured/Mobile Home” means a residence that is constructed at a manufacturing facility on a permanent chassis (i.e. the wheel assembly necessary to transport the residence is removable, but the steel undercarriage remains intact as a necessary structural component), was originally constructed and designed as permanent living quarters, and is transportable in one or more sections, which in traveling mode is 12 body feet or more in width and as erected on site is 600 or more square feet.

“Modular” means a residence that is constructed at a manufacturing facility, but not constructed on a permanent chassis, was originally constructed and designed as permanent living quarters, and is transportable in one or more sections on an independent chassis such as a truck or train

ions, which in traveling mode is 12 body feet or more in width and as erected on site is 600 or more square feet.

“Modular” means a residence that is constructed at a manufacturing facility, but not constructed on a permanent chassis, was originally constructed and designed as permanent living quarters, and is transportable in one or more sections on an independent chassis such as a truck or train.

“Overpayment” means any HEAP benefits paid to, or on behalf of, any Primary Applicant or Household that exceeds the amount the Primary Applicant or Household was eligible to receive.

“Person with a Disability” means a person with a physical or mental disability as defined pursuant to 5 M.R.S. § 4553-A.

“Programs” means Fuel Assistance, Energy Self Sufficiency, ECIP, CHIP, and HEAP Weatherization.

“Program Year” means the period of time beginning October 1 and ending September 30.

“Rental Unit” means a Dwelling Unit that is rented.

“Roomer” means a person who qualifies as a separate Household and pursuant to a rental agreement rents no more than two rooms in a Dwelling Unit occupied as separate living quarters and who may, depending upon the rental agreement, be granted privileges to use, but not reside in, other rooms located in the same Dwelling Unit. A Roomer cannot be related by birth, marriage or adoption to any member of the lessor’s Household. A Roomer also includes a boarder (meaning a Roomer who is provided meals).

“Service Area” means the geographic area, as defined by MaineHousing, within which the Subgrantee operates and administers the Programs and the Vendor provides services.

“State” means the State of Maine.

“Subgrantee” means a public or private nonprofit agency, or municipality, selected by MaineHousing to administer the Programs.

“Subsidized Housing” means Households whose rent is based on their income or the subsidy pays for any portion of their mortgage. Housing in which a tax credit or federal/state loan is applied to reduce debt burden on the property is not considered Subsidized Housing

Maine.

“Subgrantee” means a public or private nonprofit agency, or municipality, selected by MaineHousing to administer the Programs.

“Subsidized Housing” means Households whose rent is based on their income or the subsidy pays for any portion of their mortgage. Housing in which a tax credit or federal/state loan is applied to reduce debt burden on the property is not considered Subsidized Housing. A resident of a residential housing facility including without limitation group homes, homeless shelters, and residential care facilities or a Tenant who pays below market rent or no rent due to the landlord receiving a federal or state subsidy for rent is living in Subsidized Housing.

“Supplemental Benefits” means the benefits that are funded with supplemental HEAP funds.

“Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)” means the nutrition assistance program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture.

“Tenant” means a Primary Applicant who resides in a Rental Unit.

“Vendor” means an energy supplier that has entered into an agreement (“Vendor Agreement”) with MaineHousing to provide Home Energy to Eligible Households.

Application.

A Primary Applicant may have only one certified eligible Application per Program Year. Household Members may not submit an Application for a given Program Year if they were included on a certified eligible Application for that Program Year.

A Primary Applicant may submit a new Application if the Primary Applicant’s Application has been denied.

Subgrantees will process Applications in accordance with the requirements of this Section and the HEAP Guide:

Applications will be taken as prescribed by MaineHousing each Program Year, beginning on the first business day of August and will continue to be taken until the last working day of May of the Program Year or until otherwise prescribed by MaineHousing, whichever occurs sooner

been denied.

Subgrantees will process Applications in accordance with the requirements of this Section and the HEAP Guide:

Applications will be taken as prescribed by MaineHousing each Program Year, beginning on the first business day of August and will continue to be taken until the last working day of May of the Program Year or until otherwise prescribed by MaineHousing, whichever occurs sooner.

The Application forms provided or approved by MaineHousing must be used to administer the Programs and will be reviewed annually prior to the commencement of taking Applications each Program Year.

All Applicants need to return the signed Application within thirty (30) business days of the interview with the Subgrantee. If the Primary Applicant does not return the signed Application within the prescribed period, the Application will be voided. If the Primary Applicant returns the signed Application after the thirty (30) business days, the Subgrantee may reopen the Application at any time during the current application period.

Subgrantee will make all reasonable efforts during the first ninety (90) days Applications are taken to process and serve returning Households that have a Direct Energy Cost and a member in the Household who (i) is 60 years of age or older, (ii) has a disability, or (ii) is 6 years or younger.

Subgrantees must comply with MaineHousing’s Equal Access Handbook to assist Households with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and must make reasonable accommodations for a Person with a Disability.

Subgrantee must certify or deny an Application within thirty (30) business days from the Application Received Date. Written notification of eligibility must be sent to the Primary Applicant within ten (10) calendar days of the Benefit issuance. Written notification of denial must be sent to the Primary Applicant within three (3) business days.

Written notification of eligibility

with a Disability.

Subgrantee must certify or deny an Application within thirty (30) business days from the Application Received Date. Written notification of eligibility must be sent to the Primary Applicant within ten (10) calendar days of the Benefit issuance. Written notification of denial must be sent to the Primary Applicant within three (3) business days.

Written notification of eligibility. The written notification of eligibility must state the Benefit amount, the date the Benefit or credit notification was sent to the Vendor, the approved Home Energy type and the manner by which the Primary Applicant can request an Informal Review or Fair Hearing, if applicable.

Written notification of void. The written HEAP Application Voided notification must state non-receipt of a signed application.

Written notification of denial. The written notification of denial must state the facts surrounding the decision, the reason for the decision and the manner by which the Primary Applicant can request an Informal Review or Fair Hearing.

i. A denial for missing information will be reversed if the required information is received by the Subgrantee at any time during the Program Year. The Primary Applicant must provide the documentation that was required at the time of denial ora new Application must be completed.

7. The Subgrantee must verify citizenship or legal status, income and Social Security Numbers of all Household Members as well as the identity of the Primary Applicant as prescribed by the HEAP Guide and this Rule.

Eligibility.

Except as may be expressly provided for elsewhere in this Rule, eligibility shall be determined on the basis of information submitted by the Primary Applicant as of the Application Date. MaineHousing and Subgrantees reserve the right to ask for additional or clarifying information from the Primary Applicant, Household Members, or third parties to determine eligibility.

A. Household Eligibility.

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Except as may be expressly provided for elsewhere in this Rule, eligibility shall be determined on the basis of information submitted by the Primary Applicant as of the Application Date. MaineHousing and Subgrantees reserve the right to ask for additional or clarifying information from the Primary Applicant, Household Members, or third parties to determine eligibility.

A. Household Eligibility.

1. The Primary Applicant and each additional Household Member must be one of the following: (1) a U.S. Citizen; (2) a U.S. Non-Citizen National; or (3) a Qualified Alien. If the Primary Applicant or any Household Member does not meet this requirement they must be excluded from the total number of Household Members when calculating a Benefit. All documentation must be valid. Expired or absent documentation is not acceptable.

U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Non-Citizen National status may be verified using ONE of the following documents:

U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card

Real ID issued by any U.S. State

Certificate of Naturalization (N-550/N-570)

Certificate of Citizenship (N-560/N-561)

U.S. Birth Certificate or similar document evidencing U.S. birth that includes all of the following information for the individual:

Name

Date of Birth

U.S. Place of Birth (including city, town or county, and State)

Parent(s) name(s)

A Certification from the appropriate state or local body (state,town/city, etc)

A seal or for newer records, the bar code

Document from federally recognized Indian Tribe that includes your name and the name of the federally recognized Indian Tribe that issued the document, and shows your membership, enrollment, or affiliation with the tribe

luding city, town or county, and State)

Parent(s) name(s)

A Certification from the appropriate state or local body (state,town/city, etc)

A seal or for newer records, the bar code

Document from federally recognized Indian Tribe that includes your name and the name of the federally recognized Indian Tribe that issued the document, and shows your membership, enrollment, or affiliation with the tribe. Documents that can be provided:

A Tribal enrollment card;

A Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood;

A Tribal census document;

Documents on Tribal letterhead signed by a Tribal official

If the documentation listed above is unavailable for the Primary Applicant or any Household Member, then Subgrantee may accept ONE document from each of the two lists (List A & List B) below to show U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Non-Citizen National status.

The Primary Applicant must also verify their identity. All documentation must be valid. Expired or absent documentation is not acceptable. If the documentation provided by the Primary Applicant to verify citizenship or legal status bears a photograph of the Primary Applicant, this will be acceptable to verify identity. Otherwise, ONE of the following documents will be acceptable:

If the documentation listed above is unavailable for the Primary Applicant the Subgrantee may allow the Primary Applicant to verify identity by providing TWO of the following documents:

If the Primary Applicant cannot verify their identity they are not eligible for a Benefit. If the Primary Applicant is applying on behalf of other eligible Household Members, at least one of the eligible Household Members must provide the required identity documentation.

All Household Members 24 months of age or older must provide proof of their Social Security Number (SSN) in order to be counted as part of the Household

cannot verify their identity they are not eligible for a Benefit. If the Primary Applicant is applying on behalf of other eligible Household Members, at least one of the eligible Household Members must provide the required identity documentation.

All Household Members 24 months of age or older must provide proof of their Social Security Number (SSN) in order to be counted as part of the Household. One of the following documents is acceptable provided it contains all nine digits of the Household Member’s SSN and the Household Member’s full name:

If the documentation listed above is unavailable for any Household Member the Subgrantee may allow the Household Member to provide one of the following documents:

If the Household includes a foster child, an official statement from DHHS confirming the nine-digit social security number of the foster child is acceptable documentation.

If the Household includes a child under the age of 24 months old who has not received a SSN, the Application is processed. However, the Primary Applicant must provide the child’s SSN for subsequent Program Year Applications, after the child reaches the age of 24 months old.

On the Application Date, all Household Members must be full-time residents of the State and reside in the Dwelling for which they will receive benefits during the Program Year’s Heating Season and have a Direct Energy Cost or Indirect Determinable Energy Cost.

As part of the application process all Household Members 18 years of age or older must sign a release to grant permission to share their personal information between the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, the Maine Department of Labor, the Social Security Administration, Subgrantee and other organizations designated on the permission to share form and MaineHousing to determine eligibility for Benefits as well as eligibility for other programs administered by State, Federal and local agencies

nt permission to share their personal information between the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, the Maine Department of Labor, the Social Security Administration, Subgrantee and other organizations designated on the permission to share form and MaineHousing to determine eligibility for Benefits as well as eligibility for other programs administered by State, Federal and local agencies.

A Household’s eligibility to receive benefits from Programs is contingent on the resolution of any Overpayment as described in Section 13, Errors and Program Abuse. During repayment a Household will be eligible for ECIP if they enter into and are in compliance with the terms of the repayment agreement. The Household will not be eligible under the HEAP Weatherization and the Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program, CHIP, or the Heat Pump Program until repayment is complete.

Roomers may be eligible Households if the Primary Applicant can show a rental agreement that was in existence prior to the Application Date and the Roomers meet all of the other eligibility criteria. The Roomers cannot comingle funds or share expenses with the lessor’s Household.

A member of the Household who is away from the Dwelling Unit part of the time must be included as a Household Member unless the member is a full-time college student as described below in Section 3(9).

A full-time college student, up to age 23 years old, or more than 23 years of age if permanently or totally disabled, who is a dependent of the Household may be excluded from the Household if the Primary Applicant chooses as long as the student is not the Primary Applicant.

A Live-In-Care Attendant who (i) provides needed health/supportive services to a member of the Household as documented by a qualified professional; (ii) would not be living in the unit except to provide the necessary supportive services; and (iii) does not contribute financially to the Household, will not be considered part of the Household

oses as long as the student is not the Primary Applicant.

A Live-In-Care Attendant who (i) provides needed health/supportive services to a member of the Household as documented by a qualified professional; (ii) would not be living in the unit except to provide the necessary supportive services; and (iii) does not contribute financially to the Household, will not be considered part of the Household. If an individual does not meet this definition, they must be included as a Household Member.

Any eligibility documentation with mismatched names requires additional verification in accordance with the procedures set forth in the HEAP Guide.

B. Dwelling Unit Eligibility.

1. The Dwelling Unit must:

Have a Functioning Heating System;

Be occupied by the Household as its primary residence on a full-time/year-round basis;

Be permanently connected to or serviced by standard utilities such as electricity and water unless the Household can provide supporting documentation to show the Household occupies the Dwelling Unit as its primary residence on a fulltime/year-round basis; and

Be a residential housing structure with one or more rooms that was originally constructed and designed as permanent living quarters.

A Dwelling Unit does not include a camper, trailer, semitrailer, truck camper, motor home, boat, railroad car, bus, yurt or any other structure designed and constructed to provide temporary living quarters, regardless of any and all modification(s) or length. For Fuel Assistance only, a Dwelling Unit may include a hotel or motel if the Household provides documentation showing that the hotel/motel has been their permanent residence for at least sixty (60) days prior to the Application Date.

A Dwelling Unit that is considered Subsidized Housing may be eligible for Fuel Assistance if the heat is included in the rent and the Household pays a portion of their rent or utility costs.

Dwelling Units that are used partially for business activity are eligible.

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entation showing that the hotel/motel has been their permanent residence for at least sixty (60) days prior to the Application Date.

A Dwelling Unit that is considered Subsidized Housing may be eligible for Fuel Assistance if the heat is included in the rent and the Household pays a portion of their rent or utility costs.

Dwelling Units that are used partially for business activity are eligible.

C. Income Eligibility

Income Eligibility is based on documented Household Income or Categorical Income

Eligibility. MaineHousing uses the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines and State Median Income Guidelines as reported annually by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. MaineHousing reserves the right to manage the Programs within those guidelines when determining benefits.

1. Household Income is determined and verified in accordance with the information provided on the Application. Household Income means the total combined income of all Household Members over the age of 18, unless otherwise excluded from all sources before taxes and deductions and is verified in accordance with the guidelines in the HEAP Guide. Household Income includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Wages, salaries, commissions, tips, and bonuses before any taxes or deductions;

Self-employment income;

Social Security Retirement (SS), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits, including Medicare deductions;

Unemployment Insurance and worker's compensation and/or strike benefits from union funds;

Spousal support or alimony received by a Household Member, or mortgage/rent payments in lieu of or in addition to payments;

Court ordered or voluntary child support payments received by a Household Member, or mortgage/rent payments in lieu of or in addition to support payments;

Veteran’s Administration (VA) Benefits;

Cash gifts from someone not living in the Household excluding loans;

Government employee pensions, private pensions, and regular annuity payments;

Income from dividends, r

eu of or in addition to payments;

Court ordered or voluntary child support payments received by a Household Member, or mortgage/rent payments in lieu of or in addition to support payments;

Veteran’s Administration (VA) Benefits;

Cash gifts from someone not living in the Household excluding loans;

Government employee pensions, private pensions, and regular annuity payments;

Income from dividends, royalties, estates, trusts, and interest.;

Rental income, including funds received from Roomers;

Contract Income;

Payments from mortgage or sales contracts;

Long Term Disability Payments

Household Income does not include:

Assets drawn down from financial institutions;

Foster care payments;

Adoption assistance;

Capital gains (except for business purposes);

Income from the sale of a primary residence, personal car, or other personal property, excluding mortgage or sales contracts;

Tax refunds;

Imputed Income

One-time insurance payments;

One-time compensation for injury;

Non-cash income such as General Assistance voucher payments;

Non-cash goods provided to aid in the support of a minor, such as diapers, clothing, or the like;

Reimbursement for expenses incurred in connection with employment;

Reimbursement for medical expenses;

Any funds received for education from grants, loans and scholarships, and work study;

Retroactive payments and overpayment adjustments from an entitlement program (i.e

al Assistance voucher payments;

Non-cash goods provided to aid in the support of a minor, such as diapers, clothing, or the like;

Reimbursement for expenses incurred in connection with employment;

Reimbursement for medical expenses;

Any funds received for education from grants, loans and scholarships, and work study;

Retroactive payments and overpayment adjustments from an entitlement program (i.e.

worker’s comp, social security benefits, etc.);

Income earned by a Household Member who is a full time high school student, unless they are the Primary Applicant;

Income earned by a full-time college student who is not counted as a Household Member in accordance with this Rule;

Combat zone pay from the military;

All income used to fulfill a Social Security Administration Program to Achieve Self-Sufficiency (PASS);

Federal payments or benefits excluded by law as set forth below:

Payments received under Title II of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (84 Stat. 1902, 42 U.S.C. 4636).

Payments of land settlement judgments distributed to or held in trust for members of certain Indian Tribes under Public Laws 92-254, 93- 134, 93-531, 94-114; 94540, 97-458, 98-64, 98-123 and 98-124.

Funds available or distributed pursuant to Public Law 96-420, the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980 (25 U.S.C. 1721 et. seq.) to members of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians.

The value of the allotment provided a household under the

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (7 U.S.C.A. 51).

The value of assistance to children as excluded under the National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1760(e)) and under the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1780(b)).

The value of commodities distributed under the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 (Public Law. 98-8, 7 U.S.C. 612c). vii

allotment provided a household under the

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (7 U.S.C.A. 51).

The value of assistance to children as excluded under the National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1760(e)) and under the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1780(b)).

The value of commodities distributed under the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 (Public Law. 98-8, 7 U.S.C. 612c). vii. Allowances, earnings and payments to individuals participating in programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr803/BILLS-113hr803enr.pdf

viii. Program benefits received under the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. sub-section 3020(a)[b]) as wages under the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP).

ix. Payments to volunteers under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (Public Law 93-113, 42 U.S.C. 5044).

The value of any assistance paid with respect to a dwelling unit under the United States Housing Act of 1937, the National Housing Act, Section 101 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965, or Title V of the Housing Act of 1949.

The tax-exempt portions of payments made pursuant to the provisions of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (Public Law 92-203, 43

U.S.C. 1620(a)).

Payments for supportive services or reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses made to individual volunteers serving as foster grandparents, senior health aides, or senior companions, and to persons serving in the

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and Active Corps of Executives (ACE) and any other programs under Titles II and III, pursuant to Section 418 of Public Law 93-113.

Any wages, allowances or reimbursement for transportation and attendant care costs, unless accepted on a case-by-case basis, when received by an eligible handicapped individual employed in a project under Title VI of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by Title II of Public Law No. 95-602

ives (ACE) and any other programs under Titles II and III, pursuant to Section 418 of Public Law 93-113.

Any wages, allowances or reimbursement for transportation and attendant care costs, unless accepted on a case-by-case basis, when received by an eligible handicapped individual employed in a project under Title VI of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by Title II of Public Law No. 95-602.

All student financial assistance including the following programs funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act as