LOS ANGELES, Oct. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern
California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) is proud to be a part of this year's
National Disability Employment Awareness Month. National Disability
Employment Awareness Month is an annual campaign that takes place
each October with the purpose of educating the public about
disability employment issues and celebrating the many and varied
contributions of America's workers with disabilities. This year's
theme is "My disability is one part of who I am." In light of this
month's celebration, SoCalGas is highlighting its Medical Baseline
Allowance program.
SoCalGas understands that not all customers are alike and that
some households have family members with health concerns that
require more heating during cool weather. The Medical Baseline
Allowance program helps customers with serious health conditions by
providing an additional allowance of natural gas at the lowest
rate.
Customers may qualify for the program if a full-time member of
the household:
- Has a life-threatening illness or a compromised immune
system
- Is seriously disabled
- Requires more heat in winter due to a serious health condition
or to prevent deterioration of the individual's medical
condition
Covered conditions include: paraplegia, quadriplegia,
hemiplegia, multiple sclerosis, scleroderma, compromised immune
system, life-threatening illness or any medical condition
for which additional space heating is medically necessary. A
doctor's certification is required.
"I suffer from multiple sclerosis and need additional heat
during the colder months to stay comfortable. It is reassuring to
know that I can keep my heat on without having to worry about a
very expensive natural gas bill. It helps me a lot," says
Adriana Smith, a 15-year SoCalGas
customer.
Eligibility is based on medical condition only, not income, so
many more customers battling an illness can remain comfortable in
their homes. Additionally, the gas service does not have to be in
the Medical Baseline patient's name.
Customers can learn more by clicking here, or by calling (800)
427-2200 for English, (800) 342-4545 for Spanish and (800) 252-0259
for hearing impaired customers who are unable to use a conventional
telephone.
About Southern California Gas Co.
Southern California
Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has been delivering clean, safe and reliable
natural gas to its customers for more than 145 years. It is the
nation's largest natural gas distribution utility, providing
service to 21.6 million consumers connected through 5.9 million
meters in more than 500 communities. The company's service
territory encompasses approximately 20,000 square miles throughout
central and Southern California,
from Visalia to the Mexican
border. SoCalGas is a regulated subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE:
SRE), a Fortune 500 energy services holding company based in
San Diego.
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