ARM 37.70.608. ADJUSTMENT OF PAYMENTS TO AVAILABLE FUNDS

(1) When funds are not available to serve all eligible households, the department may, at its option, take any or all of the following steps: (a) reduce the maximum benefit amounts of the benefit award matrices; (b) limit eligibility to only financially needy households with a member 60 years of age or older, or with a member who is disabled and receiving supplemental security income or social security income based on permanent and total disability; or (c) deny all subsequent applications. (2) If additional funds become available to serve eligible households, the department may, at its option, take any or all of the following steps: (a) increase the maximum benefit amounts of the benefit award matrices; (b) extend the duration of the current heating season beyond April 30; (c) increase the maximum income standards for eligibility, if permitted by federal law; (d) allow LIHEAP attributable credit balances in excess of $250 to remain on recipients’ accounts through the end of the heating season. Credits in excess of the maximum must be returned to the department; or (e) extend the deadline to submit paid receipts to correspond with the end of the heating season.