Utilities Documentation
100
When would you need to complete a Utility Verification?
There is more than one item number listed on the RMP bill, the utility bill is over a month old, the utility bill is a Final Notice or there is a 48-hour notice, when a client reports they are all-electric, when no bill is provided, when the account number is unclear or incomplete on the bill.
100
What forms of proof are acceptable for a child under 6 target group?
A birth certificate, Medicaid card, immigration document, immunization card, blessing certificate, hospital certificate, government ID with date of birth
200
When would you need a Landlord Statement?
If the utility is under the landlord's name, utilities are included in the rent or utilities are on a Master Meter.
200
What documentation do you need to have for the 60 & older target group?
Client's date of birth on the application.
300
How can you verify a Master Meter?
A Landlord Statement, Utility Verification with the utility company, printout showing usage for gas or electricity (i.e. Relms, Conservice, etc.)
300
What are acceptable ways to show proof of disability?
A handicapped placard, SSI (Supplemental) for someone under 60 years, Medicare for someone under 60 years, Veteran's Benefits that list disability, "ABD" marking from DWS (Aged Blind Disabled), "DI" or "HA" marking on social security benefit letter, Medical Disability Form from MD or PA, visible disability.
400
What is the difference on an application where the rent is subsidized by the Housing Authority regarding utilities?
The client must show that they have a bill in their name or pay a monthly usage for utilities.
400
What documentation can we use to verify self-employment?
Most recent tax return form, Self-Employment Form AND Tax Authorization Form.
500
What are some situations where we could not approve a benefit for a utility?
The HEAT benefit is not enough to guarantee service, client's account is from a previous address, client's account at their current address has gone "legal" or can't be pulled back from collections, client is on subsidized housing and their utilities are included in the rent.
500
What documentation can we use for proof of social security number?
Social security card, Medicare card (if number is listed), Social Security benefit letter (if full number is listed), W-2, eShare verification, printout from DWS with the full number listed, Permanent File from previous HEAT season.






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