El Programa de Asignación Médica Inicial otorga una reducción adicional sobre la tarifa más baja para personas con necesidades médicas específicas.
Usted tiene derecho a participar en el programa si usted, un miembro de la familia o una persona que vive de tiempo completo con usted padece alguna enfermedad, como paraplejia, esclerosis múltiple o esclerodermia, o tiene un sistema inmunitario afectado o padecimiento que pone en peligro su vida y que requiere el uso de calefacción, aire acondicionado o equipo de reanimación cardiopulmonar.
This federal program administered by the California Department of Community Services and Development offers financial aid for energy bills and home weatherization.
How to Qualify
Your family must:
spend a high percentage of income on energy, or
have elderly or disabled members, or children under three years of age
How to Apply
Call 211 San Diego at 211 or visit the organizations website here.
The Neighbor-to-Neighbor Fund provides customers experiencing temporary financial hardship and who are not eligible for state or federal assistance up to $200 towards their SDGE bill.
How to Apply
Contact 211 San Diego who will refer you directly to participating agencies. 211 San Diego is a resource and information hub that connects people with services through a free, 24/7 phone service and searchable online database.
From month to month your energy bill goes up and down. These highs and lows are caused by the weather and how you use your appliances.
A More Predictable Bill
If you want a more predictable energy bill, Level Pay may be the answer. With Level Pay you can level out the highs and lows of your monthly bills, helping make your energy bill more stable.
If you meet specific income guidelines, the Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) program offers lower electricity rates based on usage.
When your usage reaches tier 3, you will be billed at the lower tier 2 rate.
If your energy use does not reach tier 3, the FERA discount will not be applied to your bill. Eligible customers will see the discount within 30 days of receipt of your application.
If you or someone in your household has a medical need that requires increased energy usage, the Medical Baseline program can save an average of 30% a month on your electric and gas bill.
How to Apply
The Medical Baseline program application needs to be signed by your physician and returned.
Please read the qualifications and rules before applying.
