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Eligibility criteria

• Baltimore City residents may qualify. Income limits depend on household size and type of assistance; check Maryland’s current income chart to find the limit for your household.

Information to gather

• Photo ID for the applicant
• Proof of residence
• Social Security cards or other federal government-issued documents showing name and Social Security number for all household members
• Proof of all gross household income for the last 30 days
• Most recent electric bill and heating bill, if applicable

Eligibility criteria

• Household income up to 135% of the Federal Poverty Level

Information to gather

• Proof of program participation OR income documentation
• Photo ID
• Proof of address
• Last 4 digits of Social Security
• number or Tribal ID

Eligibility criteria

• MEAP may be available to Anne Arundel County residents. Income limits depend on household size and change each fiscal year. Check Maryland’s current income chart or call the local office at 410-626-1900 to see whether your household may qualify.

FY27 MEAP income limits use 200% of the federal poverty level for households of 1–10 people. For households of 11 or more, MEAP uses 60% of state median income. Categorical eligibility may apply to households receiving qualifying benefits; the FY27 matrix includes a nominal benefit for categorically eligible households above 200% FPL.

Information to gather

• Photo ID for the applicant
• Proof of primary residence
• Social Security card or another federal government-issued document showing name and SSN for every household member
• Proof of all gross income received by household members during the 30 days before applying
• Current electric/utility bill and, if applicable, heating-fuel bill

Eligibility criteria

• Available to Maryland households that meet the applicable income and program requirements. FY27 MEAP and EUSP income guidelines generally use 200% of the federal poverty level. For MEAP households of 11 or more, the limit is based on 60% of state median income. Past-due-bill grants have additional requirements.

FY27 covers July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027. MEAP and EUSP generally use 200% of the federal poverty level; MEAP households of 11 or more use 60% of state median income. Threshold fields are unpopulated because the applicable rule depends on the program and household size.

Information to gather

• Applicant’s photo ID or an accepted alternative
• Proof of Maryland residency
• Social Security cards or accepted verification for household members
• Proof of gross household income for the last 30 days
• Most recent electric and heating bills, as applicable
• Utility account information and any shut-off notices
• Zero-income forms, if applicable

Eligibility criteria

• Eligibility depends on household income, household size, age, pregnancy, and other circumstances. Children and pregnant people may qualify at higher income levels than other adults. Citizenship and immigration rules depend on the coverage group.

Income limits vary by coverage group; the published income chart is effective February 1, 2026. Immigration eligibility changed for some adults October 1, 2026. Starting January 1, 2027, some adults will have work or activity requirements and six-month renewals; exemptions apply.

Information to gather

• Household and income information
• Proof of identity and Maryland residency, if requested
• Social Security numbers, if applicable
• Citizenship or immigration documents for people applying, if requested
• Information about other health coverage
• Any verification documents requested in your application notice

Eligibility criteria

• Maryland residents must meet household income and other SNAP rules; citizenship or eligible immigration status is required for people applying; a signed application and interview are required; work requirements and student rules apply unless an exemption is met.

Information to gather

• Proof of identity
• Social Security numbers for people applying for benefits
• Proof of residence
• Proof of income
• Proof of eligible immigration status, if applicable
• Proof of housing and utility expenses
• Proof of dependent-care costs, child-support payments, or qualifying medical expenses, if applicable