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Self-Identified Vulnerable Program

Support for those whose health or safety would be at risk without gas or electricity.

Program overview

If your health or safety would be at risk during an outage and you do not qualify for the Medical Baseline Program, we're here to help. You can get support by enrolling in our Self-Identified Vulnerable Program (SIV). Once enrolled, SIV status will stay on your account for one year. Enrollment can be easily extend upon expiration.  

 

Support includes:

  • Proactive outreach and support during Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), major emergencies and multi-day outages
  • Doorbell rings or a doorhanger from PG&E if you do not respond to previous PSPS notifications
  • Extra notice before power is turned off due to nonpayment
  • Increased levels of support for rebates, discounts, and other programs

How to apply

You can self-enroll in the program by visiting My Account.

 

Step 1:

In the My Account Dashboard, scroll to Account settings and select Update your information.

 

A screenshot of the Account settings section of the dashboard with the Personal information card highlighted in yellow.

 

Step 2:

In the Personal Information section, click Self-Identified Vulnerable. Then click Set Your SIV Status.

 

A screenshot of the Personal Information card with the Self-Identified Vulnerable tab highlighted in yellow.    A screenshot of the Self-Identified Vulnerable (SIV) card, which includes your current SIV status, a button marked Set Your SIV Status, and a text link to Learn more about SIV.

 

Step 3:

Select applicable options and click Save Changes..

 

A screenshot of the Self-identify for support and resources screen, which includes options for Senior, Blind, Low vision, Deaf or hard of hearing, Disabled (cognitive, physical or developmental), Reliant on durable medical equipment, Reliant on assistive technology, and None of the above.

Once enrolled, SIV status will stay on your account for one year. You can apply for a one-year extension every year when it expires.

If you have questions or need assistance enrolling, call 1-800-743-5000.

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