Medical Baseline Utility Program

Administered by State Public Utility Commissions · cpuc.ca.gov

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).

Eligibility requirements

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

Insider tip

After stroke or cardiac event, patients often use oxygen concentrators, electric hospital beds, or stair lifts — all qualify for medical baseline rates. Ask your utility for the Medical Baseline application.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at cpuc.ca.gov →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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