CARE Program

• Must meet the household income guidelines (see table below)
• Must have an past due balance of less than $4,000 on your Consumers Energy account
• Must be an active, residential Consumers Energy account holder or the spouse of the account holder
• Must not have theft, fraud or bankruptcy on the account

CARE Program Eligibility Guidelines

Number of Household Members	Maximum MONTHLY Income (150% of Poverty Level)
1	$1,517.50
2	$2,057.50
3	$2,597.50
4	$3,137.50
5	$3,677.50
6	$4,127.50
7	$4,757.50
8	$5,297.50
	Add $540 for each additional family member

The United Way of Jackson County. To apply or check the status of your application:

Go online to: https://www.helpwithutilities.com

Call 844-220-6098

True North Community Services. To apply or check the status of your application:

Go online to: https://tnempower.org

Call 231-355-5880

The Salvation Army. To apply or check the status of your application:

Go online to: http://sawmni.org/wmni/energy-assistance

Call 616-929-1645

The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW). To apply or check the status of your application:

Go online to: https://thawfund.org/programs

Call 1-800-866-8429

Michigan Community Action Agency. To apply or check the status of your application:

Go online to: https://newmibridges.michigan.gov

Call 517-321-7500 or toll free at: 855-642-2846

St. Vincent de Paul Society. To apply or check the status of your application:

Go online to: http://svdpdet.org/need-help/energy-assistance

Call 313-393-2930 or toll free at: 1-877-788-4623

The United Way of Southeastern Michigan. To apply or check the status of your application:

Go online to: uwsem.smapply.org

Call 844-211-4994 or 2-1-1

Barry County United Way. To apply or check the status of your application:

Go online to: https://www.bcunitedway.org/

Call 269-945-4010

To make your enrollment process easier, please be sure to gather the following supporting documentation:

• Most recent Consumers Energy bill
• Social Security card of applicant and social security numbers for household members
• Driver's license of applicant
• Proof of all household gross income (amount before deductions) received during the 30 days prior to the application signature date

State Emergency Relief (October 1 - May 31)

Providers	Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
How to Qualify	Must be past due* and income eligible
Possible Benefits	Immediate hold for online applicants - up to $850/energy service. $1,700 for combined natural gas/electric
How to Apply	Apply online at: mibridges.michigan.gov or contact your county DHHS office

Recover some of last year’s heating costs by applying for the Home Heating Credit by September 30. Go Online at: http://www.michigan.gov/taxes/0,4676,7-238-43513_66852-330928--,00.html