California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE)
provided by The Gas Company
You may be eligible for a 20% discount on your gas bill at your primary residence. You may also qualify for a 60% discount on your Service Establishment Charge if you are qualified within 90 days of starting new gas service.

Eligibility Requirements (All Must Be Met):
-The gas bill is in your name
-No one else can claim you as a dependent on his/her Income Tax (other than your spouse)
-Your total yearly household income (the income or aid received by all persons living in your home) -- before deductions -- is nor more than the income level shown below
-You reapply for CARE every time you move
-You renew your application for CARE every 2 years
-You verify your eligibility for CARE, if requested
-You notify The Gas Company within 30 days of any changes in your eligibility

Universal Lifeline Telephone Service
a program of the California Public Utilities Commission
You may be eligible for reduced-rate local residential telephone service through the Universal Lifeline Telephone Service (ULTS) program. Below are frequently asked questions about ULTS and program eligibility requirements:

What is ULTS?
ULTS is a program that offers eligible Californian households, with or without existing phone service, local telephone service at a reduced rate - approximately half the cost of regular local phone service.

Why should I consider ULTS?
ULTS is a low-cost way for households to stay connected to emergency services, family members and friends, service providers, and employment opportunities. ULTS is a program of the California Public Utilities Commission and is supported by community organizations in your neighborhood and around the state.

Who can enroll in the program?
Eligibility is based on the household size and income. The following criteria must be met to receive ULTS:

+Total gross household income is no more than $17,750 for 1-2 people, no more than $20,910 for 3 people, and no more than $25,090 for 4 people. For households larger than 4, add $4,180 in income for each additional household member. * Children are considered household members. +The income level is adjusted annually for inflation;
+There can be only one residential phone line in the household;

+The household is the subscriber's main residence; and
+ The subscriber is not claimed as a dependent on another person's income tax return

How do I enroll?
It is easy to enroll in the ULTS program. Visit TODEC, Perris, or call 1-800-478-9494 to find out if you are eligible or to enroll in ULTS.

Who can help me become enrolled?
If you need information or assistance on the ULTS Program, please visit TODEC, Perris, or call

There will be someone ready to help you get started on this beneficial program.