Critical Care Backup Battery Program

Who is eligible to participate in the Critical Care Backup Battery program?

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Customers who reside in high fire risk areas and are currently enrolled in our Medical Baseline Allowance program, and who require the regular use of electrically powered medical equipment or another qualifying medical device, are eligible for the Critical Care Backup Battery program.

If we have contacted you about this program, you may be pre-qualified to sign up. For more information, call the contractor listed in your mailed notification, or call SCE at 1-800-736-4777.

How does the Critical Care Backup Battery program work?

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Our contractor will speak with you over the telephone to verify your eligibility, determine the appropriate battery size for your current medical devices, and arrange an appointment for delivery. Temporary backup power can be provided to devices such as a nebulizer, motorized wheelchair charger, respirator, ventilator, or other medical devices. (See a list of qualified medical devices.) Battery delivery and setup, including training in the use of the battery, are provided at no cost.

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*The Critical Care Backup Battery program("Program") is funded by California utility ratepayers and administered by Southern California Edison under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. Additional program restrictions and limitations may apply. Services may not be available in all areas. Services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is expended or the program is discontinued. The Program may be modified or terminated without prior notice. California consumers are not obligated to purchase any full fee service or other services not funded by this program. This program is available to both homeowners and renters. Renters may be required to obtain the property owner’s written permission before services are delivered.

Product brand and size may change without notice due to availability.