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Town of Cumberland, ME chevron_right chevron_right The Code chevron_right Chapter 113 General Assistance

Chapter 113 General Assistance

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Cumberland 9-27-2021; amended in its entirety 9-22-2025. Amendments noted where applicable.]

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 - 2025-2026 GA Overall Maximums

Attachment 2 - 2025-2026 Food Maximums

Attachment 3 - 2025-2026 GA Housing Maximums

Attachment 4 - 2025-2026 Electric Utility Maximums

Attachemnt 5 - 2025-2026 Heating Fuel Maximums

Attachment 6 - 2025-2026 Personal Care and Household Supplies Maximums

Attachment 7 - Mileage Rate

Attachment 8 - Funeral Maximums

Attachment 9 - Misconduct

Article I Statement of Policy

§ 113-1.1 General.

Article II Definitions

§ 113-2.1 Common meaning of words.

§ 113-2.2 Special definitions.

Article III Administrative Rules and Regulations

§ 113-3.1 Confidentiality of information.

§ 113-3.2 Maintenance of records.

Article IV Application Procedure

§ 113-4.1 Right to apply.

§ 113-4.2 Application interview.

§ 113-4.3 Contents of the application.

§ 113-4.4 GA administrator's responsibilities at the time of application.

§ 113-4.5 Responsibilities of the applicant at time of application.

§ 113-4.6 Action on applications.

§ 113-4.7 Withdrawal of an application.

§ 113-4.8 Temporary refusal to accept application.

§ 113-4.9 Emergencies.

§ 113-4.10 Residence.

Article V Eligibility Factors

§ 113-5.0 General.

§ 113-5.1 Initial application.

§ 113-5.1A Presumptive eligibility.

§ 113-5.1B Recovery residences.

§ 113-5.2 Eligibility for categorical assistance.

§ 113-5.3 Personal property.

§ 113-5.4 Ownership of real estate.

§ 113-5.5 Work requirement.

§ 113-5.6 Municipal work program.

§ 113-5.7 Use of resources.

§ 113-5.8 Period of ineligibility.

§ 113-5.9 Unemployment fraud.

Article VI Determination of Eligibility

§ 113-6.1 Recognition of dignity and rights.

§ 113-6.2 Determination; redetermination.

§ 113-6.3 Verification.

§ 113-6.4 Fraud.

§ 113-6.5 Period of eligibility.

§ 113-6.6 Determination of need.

§ 113-6.7 Income.

§ 113-6.8 Basic necessities; maximum levels of assistance.

§ 113-6.9 Burials; cremations.

§ 113-6.10 Notice of decision.

Article VII The Fair Hearing

§ 113-7.1 Right to a fair hearing.

§ 113-7.2 Method of obtaining a fair hearing.

§ 113-7.3 The Fair Hearing Authority.

§ 113-7.4 Fair hearing procedure.

§ 113-7.5 The fair hearing decision.

Article VIII Recovery of Expenses

§ 113-8.1 Recipients.

§ 113-8.2 Recipients anticipating workers' compensation benefits.

§ 113-8.3 Recipients of SSI.

§ 113-8.4 Relatives.

Article IX Severability

§ 113-9.1 Severability.

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