In 2017, Southern California Edison (SCE) introduced an essential communication to its customers dwelling in single-family residences with SCE meters—the SCEcomcarerecert form, formally recognized as the Final Recertification Notice for participants of the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) or Family Energy Rate Assistance (FERA) programs. This document serves a critical function in ensuring these individuals or families continue receiving financial relief on their SCE electric bills. With a stipulated 45-day response window from the receipt of this second notice, customers are urged to reaffirm their eligibility either online, by phone, or through mail submission, cementing SCE's commitment to facilitating access to utility rate assistance. This form comprehensively outlines the qualification criteria, leaning on public assistance program participation or meeting specified income thresholds—guidelines that are meticulously updated to reflect the financial realities facing Southern California households. The notice is not only a procedural requirement; it embodies SCE's broader strategy to engage with and support its community, particularly those facing economic challenges. Moreover, it reflects an intersection of regulatory compliance, social responsibility, and customer service that utilities like SCE navigate in delivering essential services.
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Form Name | Scecomcarerecert |
Form Length | 3 pages |
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Avg. time to fill out | 45 sec |
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Sheet 1
(CARE/FERA)
FINAL RECERTIFICATION NOTICE
(Single Family Dwelling with SCE Meter)
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Caroline Choi |
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Apr 5, 2017 |
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Jun 1, 2017 |
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CERTIFICATION FORM |
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INCOME QUALIFYING |
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RATE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
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FINAL RECERTIFICATION NOTICE
We recently sent you a notice to
You may
Online: Recertify on line by logging onto on.sce.com/carerecert.
Phone: Call our
Total annual combined household income. This is income from all sources, for every member of your household receiving income (taxable or
Total number of people in your household
Mail: Sign and complete the Certification Form on the reverse of this notice, and return it in the
There are two ways to qualify:
You can qualify for CARE if you or someone in your home participates in at least one of the eligible public assistance programs. (See Section 3a on the back of this form) OR
You can also qualify for CARE or FERA if you meet the income guideline qualifications listed in the chart below.
Please allow at least 30 days for processing. If you do not qualify for either program, please advise us by calling
INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
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Maximum Household Income |
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Number of Persons in Household |
Total Combined Annual Income |
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FERA |
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up to $32,480 |
Not eligible |
3 |
up to $40,840 |
$40,841 - $51,050 |
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up to $49,200 |
$49,201 – $61,500 |
5 |
up to $57,560 |
$57,561 – $71,950 |
6 |
up to $65,920 |
$65,921 – $82,400 |
7 |
up to $74,280 |
$74,281 – $92,850 |
8 |
up to $82,640 |
$82,641 – $103,300 |
Each additional person |
$8,360 |
$8,360 – $10,450 |
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Check here ONLY IF YOU NO LONGER QUALIFY to participate in either the CARE or FERA rate assistance program. Your account will be removed from the CARE/FERA program. If you checked this box, please proceed to Section 4; sign
and date at the bottom, then mail this form in the postage paid envelope provided.
Check here if TTY User / Hearing Impaired (English only)
1HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION: Total Number of persons in household (Do Not Leave Blank)
Adults_________ Children________ Total (Adult + Children) ________
2PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY: Please check () ALL programs you participate in. If you do not participate in any of the programs in this section, then be sure to complete Section 3.
CalFresh/SNAP (Food Stamps)
CalWorks (TANF)/
Tribal TANF
WIC
LIHEAP
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance Head Start Income Eligible (Tribal Only)
3INCOME ELIGIBILITY: Please provide your total gross annual household income, and check () all income sources
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SSP or SSDI |
Unemployment Benefits |
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4CARE/FERA Declaration: I state that the information I have provided in this application is true and correct. I understand
that I may be requested to provide updated documentation of eligibility at any time and agree to do so regardless of how I initially became eligible for the discount. I agree to inform Southern California Edison Company if I no longer qualify to receive the discount. I understand that if I receive the discount without qualifying for it, I may be required to pay back the discount I received. I understand that SCE can share my information with other utilities or their agents to enroll me in their assistance programs.
Customer Signature (same name as listed on the account): ___________________________________ Date: _______________
Customer Name (please print): ____________________________________________________
Indicate if you are a guardian or have
By checking this box, I confirm the information provided is accurate, and agree to receive calls at the above number, through an
Return this form to Southern California Edison in the postage paid return envelope provided, or mail directly to:
Southern California Edison, CARE Dept., P.O. Box 9527, Azusa, CA