Thanks to Kristen Whiston, WSU SSW Intern @ Hannan House, for compiling the eligibility information for THAW.
Eligibility for THAW
Valid Michigan drivers License or State I.D.
Account must be in the applicant’s name and he/she must live at the service address.
Account must be residential, not commercial.
Account must have a past due balance, shut off notice, disconnected service, or have an immediate need for deliverable fuel.
Account balance cannot exceed $4000 for combined acounts or $2000 for single accounts
A bill/invoice is required for deliverable fuel vendors.
If currently in shut-off status, applicant must obtain a State Emergency Relief (SER) “Decision Notice” from Michigan Department of Human Services (except seniors).
Applicant must have paid $225 on single/$450 on combined accounts within the past six months.
Applicant must pay unauthorized usage charges.
Proof of household income is required. Households with zero income are not eligible.
Income Requirements
To be eligible for THAW assistance income must be at or below 200% of the current Federal Poverty Level (see chart below).
Family Size/Income
1 Person/$22,340
2 Person/$30,260
3 Person/$38,180
4 Person/$46,100
5 Person/$54,020
6 Person/$61,940
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