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Medical Baseline Utility Program

Run by State Public Utility Commissions, a state agency

California, New York, and many other states have Medical Baseline programs that provide extra low-rate electricity for households with medical equipment (oxygen concentrators, refrigerated medications, electric wheelchairs, home dialysis).

Award
500+ extra kWh/month at lowest rate tier
Deadline
Rolling, apply to your utility
Run by
State Public Utility Commissions
State

Who it's for

  • Utility customer with qualifying medical condition or equipment
  • Life-support or medical equipment dependent
  • Physician certification required

State Public Utility Commissions decides who gets help.

How to apply

You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.

Apply at cpuc.ca.gov

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Medical Baseline Utility Program is one option. What else may help?

Many households qualify for more than one program. Answer a few questions to see what else you may qualify for.

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Where this comes from

Details are based on the program's official information. State Public Utility Commissions decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.

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