It does but I'm slightly above the level - sm

Posted: Oct 3rd, 2019 - 1:25 pm In Reply to: Does your utility company have a low-income pricing tier? - NM

It's $22K a year. I make about $25K.

I am thinking about working less and being able to qualify for more aid at this point.

I keep trying to work more and more and end up making make less and less. At this point, it seems more beneficial to get available aid and work less.

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