Vol75-09 September 2025
Member newsletter for Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative
Need help paying your bill?
You may be eligible for help from the Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) or the Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP) offered by the state.
Do you qualify?
Maryland’s Department of Human Services offers assistance through the Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP) for those who qualify. At right, find the income eligibility limits.
EUSP participants can elect to be enrolled in a monthly budget payment plan. MEAP customers have the option to participate in a special budget payment plan offered through the Utility Service Protection Program (USPP). If you fail to make your monthly payments after being placed on a payment plan, you can be dropped from the program and your service can be turned off.
Income eligibility limits
Effective July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026.
| Household size | Maximum gross monthly income standards |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2,608 |
| 2 | $3,525 |
| 3 | $4,441 |
| 4 | $5,358 |
| 5 | $6,275 |
| 6 | $7,191 |
| 7 | $8,108 |
| 8 | $9,025 |
| 9 | $9,942 |
| 10 | $10,859 |
| 11+ | Contact your local OHEP office |
Visit dhs.maryland.gov/energy or call 1-800-332-6347 for ways to apply.
For more info, visit dhs.maryland.gov/office-of-home-energy-programs/how-do-you-apply.
