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For more information, contact a SEMCO ENERGY Customer Service Representative at 1-800-624-2019, call The Department of Human Services Energy Hotline at
1-800-292-5650, or visit our web site www.semcoenergygas.com. The programs listed below are in effect for the WINTER 2008-2009 heating season:
FEDERAL EARNED INCOME CREDIT
CONTACT: Internal Revenue Service/ Tax Preparer or U.S. Treasury Department.
ELIGIBILITY: Work full or part time. You must file a tax return.
PROVISIONS: Those who qualify will owe less in taxes and may get a refund.
STATE EARNED INCOME CREDIT
CONTACT: Michigan Department of Treasury
PROVISIONS: For the tax year 2008, a taxpayer may claim a Michigan earned income tax credit equal to 10% of the federal earned income tax credit for which the taxpayer is eligible, if any. See the 2008 Michigan income tax booklet for additional information.
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WINTER PROTECTION PLAN
CONTACT: SEMCO ENERGY GAS COMPANY
EFFECTIVE DATES: November 1 - March 31.
ELIGIBILITY: A low-income customer may be eligible if you have a household income at or below 150 percent of poverty level shown in the
income guideline listed on the chart below or if you receive assistance from DHS, including food stamps, SSI or Medicaid.* Participation
in the Winter Protection Plan does not relieve the customer of responsibility for natural gas usage, but does prevent heating season shutoff.
At the end of the protection period, both senior citizen and low-income customers must make arrangements to pay off any arrears before the
start of the next Winter Protection period.*
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| HOUSEHOLD SIZE |
MAXIMUM INCOME |
| One |
$15,600 |
| Two |
$21,000 |
| Three |
$26,400 |
| Four |
$31,800 |
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| Add $5,400 for each additional household member |
*PROVISIONS:
- Customers must apply through the Gas Company for the program, and must demonstrate having made application for state assistance.
- You may sign up beginning November 1 by paying a minimum of 1/12th of any past due amount.
- If you qualify, you will pay 7% per month of your estimated annual heating bill during the heating season plus a portion of your arrears.
- When the protection period ends March 31, your payment amount will change. You must pay your full monthly bill plus part of the amount you owe from the winter months in equal installments. You may also choose to pay the total remaining balance and go on the Flex Budget Payment Plan.
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