Maryland SB461 establishes the Heat and Eat Program within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Maryland SB461 creates the Heat and Eat Program within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the Department of Human Services. This program requires a household to include an elderly or disabled individual to be eligible. The Department of Human Services must apply a standard utility allowance to the shelter deduction when determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility. The bill mandates the Department to adopt regulations to verify household eligibility for the Heat and Eat Program. The act takes effect on October 1, 2026.

Maryland SB461 establishes the Heat and Eat Program within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Maryland SB461 creates the Heat and Eat Program within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the Department of Human Services. This program requires a household to include an elderly or disabled individual to be eligible. The Department of Human Services must apply a standard utility allowance to the shelter deduction when determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility. The bill mandates the Department to adopt regulations to verify household eligibility for the Heat and Eat Program. The act takes effect on October 1, 2026.