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 CARE enrollment is closed. To apply for self-sufficiency services:

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

Call 844-220-6098

True North Community Services CARE enrollment is CLOSED. To apply for self-sufficiency services:

Go online to: https://tnempower.org

Call 231-355-5880

The Salvation Army CARE enrollment is CLOSED. To apply for self-sufficiency services::

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

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 CARE enrollment is CLOSED. To apply for self-sufficiency:

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

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

St. Vincent de Paul Society CARE enrollment is CLOSED. To apply for self-sufficiency services or inquire about other assistance available:

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 CARE enrollment is CLOSED. To apply or check the status of your application:

Go online to: https://unitedwaysem.org/utility-assistance/

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

Barry County United Way CARE enrollment is CLOSED. To apply for self-sufficiency services:

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

Call 269-945-4010

Superior Watershed Partnership. Serving Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Charlevoix, Antrim, Ostego, Montmorency, Alpena, Kalkaska (dual), Crawford, Oscoda, Alcona, Iosco, Ogemaw, and Roscommon counties. To apply or check the status of your application:

Go online to: https://superiorwatersheds.org/energy-conservation

Call 906-273-2742

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