Office of Home Energy Programs - Uniform Redetermination Process - Age

HB 648 lowers the qualifying age for Maryland's energy assistance program enrollment from 65 to 60 years old. It requires the Office of Home Energy Programs to create a standardized annual review process specifically for eligible residents aged 60 and older. This change directly affects older Marylanders who need help with utility costs but previously had to wait until age 65 to access the streamlined enrollment process. The bill amends Section 5-5A-09(a) of Maryland's Annotated Code to implement this age adjustment, effective July 1, 2026.