Medical Baseline

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Medical Baseline supports those who depend on power for certain medical needs, whether that is physical equipment or environmental controls. Medical Baseline is not based on income; qualifications are based solely on medical need.

Medical Baseline provides an additional monthly allotment of energy at the lowest price on your current rate and provides more alerts prior to a Safety Power Shutoff. There are no income eligibility requirements; the program is based solely on medical need. You will need a doctor's verification, but no check-up or examination.

Learn more or apply by clicking on the logo of your utility provider below.

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NOTE: If you are served by a publicly owned utility, call your utility directly to ask what customer assistance programs they provide.

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For additional information on consumer support programs visit:

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)