SB 604
Requiring Department of Human Services to notify PSC that person is eligible for discount on utility bills
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Bill overview
This bill requires the West Virginia Department of Human Services to notify the Public Service Commission (PSC) when a customer is eligible for discounts on their utility bills, specifically those receiving Social Security Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), AFDC-U, or food stamps. The PSC is then directed to order the utility to apply the reduced rate without requiring the customer to apply for it. The bill also mandates the Department of Health and the PSC to establish rules for implementing these requirements.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Human Services to notify the PSC of eligible customers for utility discounts.
- Directs the PSC to order utilities to apply reduced rates without customer application.
- Requires the Department of Health and PSC to create implementing rules.
- Applies to customers receiving SSI, AFDC, AFDC-U, or food stamps.
- Specifies a 20% discount for eligible customers.
- Addresses billing correlation for initial eligibility.
- Includes provisions for crediting past utility bills for eligible customers.
- Authorizes water, sewer, and combined water and sewer utilities to offer reduced rates to eligible customers.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Residents Receiving Specific Assistance Programs
- Public Service Commission of West Virginia
- Electric and Gas Utilities in West Virginia
- Water, Sewer, and Combined Water and Sewer Utilities in West Virginia
- Department of Human Services
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