Description:

Offers customers who have serious health issues to not have their gas services disconnected. Services will not be discontinued for 60 days from certification. Customers will be entered into a Short-Term Payment Plan within 30 days of the issuance of the certificate.

Eligibility:

Someone in the household must be seriously disabled, have a life-threatening medical condition, requires more heat in winter due to a serious health condition or to prevent deterioration of the individual!€™s medical condition. Medical certificates are valid only for residential accounts and doctor!€™s certification is required. The medical certificate must be dated no more than 21 days prior to the date of presentment

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee.

Intake Process:

Submit a medical certificate from your doctor via fax, mail, or call for application assistance.

Documents required:
Medical certificate with the certifying Physician's or Board of Health office letter head and the following information;
- Patient's name
- Patient's service address
- Statement that the patient resides at the premises
- A statement that the disconnection of utility service will aggravate an existing medical emergency or create a medical emergency for the patient
- Physician's name
- Physician's business address
- Physician's phone number
- Physician's signature
- The physician's stamp

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

No

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Legal Status:

State

Date of Official Change:

November 22, 2023

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