Extra electricity at the lowest rate for households with qualifying medical needs.
Key requirements
A full-time household member regularly uses qualifying electrically powered medical or life-support equipment, is sensitive to temperature and needs air conditioning, or has a condition that requires heating or cooling. A licensed medical professional must sign the application. This is not income-based.
Availability and location
Listed by the provider. Apply online or by mail; your medical professional receives a signature request by email.
Available to SCE residential customers, which includes Desert Hot Springs. Provider certification rules apply.
Additional terms
Customers on a baseline rate get an extra 16.5 kWh a day at the lowest baseline rate. Customers on plans without a baseline, such as Time-of-Use, get a flat 11% discount instead.
Source: Southern California Edison (SCE). Key requirements reviewed November 3, 2026.
Provider eligibility requirements
A full-time household member regularly uses qualifying electrically powered medical or life-support equipment, is sensitive to temperature and needs air conditioning, or has a condition that requires heating or cooling. A licensed medical professional must sign the application. This is not income-based.
Key requirements, not the complete provider checklist. Final eligibility, address and funding decisions belong to the provider.
Provider eligibility source. Requirements reviewed 2026-11-03.
Program at a glance
SCE households where someone relies on powered medical equipment, or needs heating or cooling for a medical condition, can get extra low-cost electricity. A medical professional must certify the need.
SCE households with a qualifying medical need
Extra electricity at the lowest rate, or an 11% discount
- A medical professional must certify the need.
- Not based on income.
- Questions: 1-800-655-4555.
- Have your medical professional’s email address ready.
- Apply on the SCE Medical Baseline page.
Original program name: Medical Baseline Allowance