Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 34 of 1984 - Michigan Low Income Heating Assistance and Shut-Off Protection Act (400.1201 - 400.1217)
Section 400.1216 - Assistance Programs for Temporarily and Long-Term Unemployed Workers; Development; Scope; Implementation and Duration of Programs.

Sec. 16.
(1) The Michigan public service commission shall develop assistance programs for temporarily and long-term unemployed workers in this state. The programs shall include all of the following:
(a) An outreach program designed to advise newly unemployed workers of assistance available through provider utilities. The outreach program shall provide informational material to newly unemployed workers through the Michigan employment security commission.
(b) Cyclical budget payment plan options for unemployed workers.
(c) Specialized home energy analysis programs designed to advise newly unemployed workers of low-cost and no-cost weatherization and energy conservation measures.
(d) Deferred payment options for long-term unemployed workers who are not recipients of general assistance or aid to families with dependent children, which shall not include an option in which the deferred amount becomes an obligation of the state if the individual becomes an assisted household.
(2) The programs developed under this section shall be implemented by provider utilities and shall not be in effect after September 30, 1988.
History: 1984, Act 34, Eff. Apr. 12, 1984

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 400 - Social Services

Act 34 of 1984 - Michigan Low Income Heating Assistance and Shut-Off Protection Act (400.1201 - 400.1217)

Section 400.1201 - Short Title.

Section 400.1202 - Meanings of Words and Phrases.

Section 400.1203 - Definitions; a to C.

Section 400.1204 - Definitions; D to P.

Section 400.1205 - Definitions; P to S.

Section 400.1206 - Definitions; S to W.

Section 400.1207 - Low Income Heating Assistance and Shut-Off Protection Program; Creation; Administration; Purpose; Duties of Department.

Section 400.1207a - Low Income Customer Energy Bills Subject to Shutoff; Direct Payment by Department to Energy Provider; Agreement; Eligibility.

Section 400.1208 - Annual Consumption Cap; Establishment; Conditions Requiring Payments in Excess of Limits; Lowering or Raising Consumption Caps.

Section 400.1209 - Enrollment in Program; Conditions; Automatic Reenrollment.

Section 400.1210 - Shut-Off Protection; Application of Payments in Excess of Actual Billings; Duration of Protection; Effect of Vacating Dwelling; Treatment of Emergency Needs Recipient; Relocation of Assisted Household.

Section 400.1211 - Excess Energy Consumption; Review and Investigation; Noncompliance With Suggested Corrections; Reduction of Excess Consumption.

Section 400.1212 - Preenrollment Arrearage; Determination; Payment.

Section 400.1213 - Quarterly Projections or Compilation of Actual Billings by Provider Utility; Billing Department; Deduction of Payments From Total Department Obligation; Sample of Account Status; Monthly Cost Settlements.

Section 400.1214 - Annual Reconciliation; Payment to Provider Utility; Section Inapplicable to Certain Assisted Households.

Section 400.1215 - Energy Refunds or Credits; Application.

Section 400.1216 - Assistance Programs for Temporarily and Long-Term Unemployed Workers; Development; Scope; Implementation and Duration of Programs.

Section 400.1217 - Conditional Effective Date.