How We Help
Program Eligibility
Eligibility
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A shut-off notice (within the past 60 days) is required.
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Account balance cannot exceed $4000 for combined acounts or $2000 for single accounts
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A bill/invoice is required for deliverable fuel vendors.
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Proof of household income is required. Households with zero income are not eligible.
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Priority is given to households with children (under 18), senior citizen (65 or older) or someone who is physically disabled (paraplegic - paralyzed on lower half of body, hemiplegic – paralyzed on one side of body or quadriplegic – partial loss or total loss of use of limbs)
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Account must be residential, not commercial.
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Account must be in the applicant’s name and he/she must live at the service address.
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Applicant must pay unauthorized usage charges.
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Applicant must obtain a State Emergency Relief (SER) "Decision Notice" from Michigan Department of Human Services (except seniors).
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Applicant must have paid $225 on single/$450 on combined accounts within the past six months.
Income Requirements
To be eligible for THAW assistance income must be at or below 60% of the current State Median Level (see chart below).
60% of Michigan State Median Income for FFY 2011/2012
Family Size
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1 Person
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2 Person
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3 Person
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4 Person
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5 Person
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6 Person
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Income
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$29,911
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$29,961
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$37,010
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$44,060
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$51,109
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$58,159
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THAW Maximum Payment
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Single Account $1000 (Electric/Heat)
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