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Eligibility:
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Eligibility is based on medical need, not income. Must be a PG&E customer. Must have a qualifying medical condition and/or require the use of a qualifying medical device to treat ongoing medical conditions. Only one Medical Baseline application per household is required.
Must be a full-time resident in the home, must be certified by a qualified medical practitioner for enrollment (A licensed physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or person licensed pursuant to the Osteopathic Initiative Act).
Some examples of qualifying medical conditions include:
-Paraplegic, hemiplegic, or quadriplegic condition
-Multiple sclerosis with additional heating and/or cooling needs
-Scleroderma with additional heating needs
-Life-threatening illness or compromised immune system, and additional heating and/or cooling are needed to sustain life or prevent medical deterioration
-Asthma and/or sleep apnea
Some examples of qualifying medical devices include:
-Aerosol tent
-Air mattress/hospital bed
-Apnea monitor
-Breather machine (IPPB)
-Compressor/concentrator
-Dialysis machine
-Electronic nerve stimulator
-Electrostatic nebulizer
-Hemodialysis machine
-Infusion pump
-Inhalation pulmonary pressure
-Iron lung
-Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
-Motorized wheelchair/scooter
-Oxygen generator
-Pressure pad
-Pressure pump
-Pulse oximeter/monitor
-Respirator (all types)
-Suction machine
-Total artificial heart (TAH-t)
-Ultrasonic nebulizer
-Vest/airway clearance system
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Languages:
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Additional languages available through translation service, Spanish, Vietnamese, English, Chinese
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Application Process:
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How to Apply:
You can apply online or by mail. The application can be downloaded and printed from the website, or you can request a paper copy by calling 800-743-5000.
Alternate Formats:
Materials are available in large print, Braille, and audio. To request one, email [email protected] with your name, mailing address, and phone number. Please allow 5-7 business days for processing. You can also request an alternate format by phone at 800-743-5000.
Recertification:
- Permanent qualifying medical condition: If your medical practitioner has certified that your condition is permanent, you only need to self-certify your eligibility once every two years.
- Non-permanent condition: You’ll complete a self-certification after the first year. For the year after that, you’ll need to recertify with your medical practitioner’s signature.
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Payment methods:
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Program Fees:
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No fee.
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Documents Required:
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Have medical practitioner complete and sign Part B of the application form.
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