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MID CARES for
low-income customers
(Community Alternative Rates for Electric Service)
Your enrollment in MID CARES reduces
your fixed monthly charge from $12.50 to $5.00,
and includes a 22.6 % discount on the remainder
of your bill for a period of three years, or
as long as you qualify.
How do I qualify for the discount?
Ask yourself:
- How many people live in your house?
- How much money (before taxes) does each person get each month? You might get money from CalWORKS, SSI/SSP, SSA, pensions, wages or interest income.
- The total income of all people in the household must be at or below:
MID CARES
Income Guidelines*
Effective August 12, 2008 |
Persons in household |
Monthly Income |
Yearly Income |
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1 |
$1,867 |
$22,400 |
2 |
$1,867 |
$22,400 |
3 |
$2,347 |
$28,160 |
4 |
$2,827 |
$33,920 |
5 |
$3,307 |
$39,680 |
6 |
$3,787 |
$45,440 |
Each Additional Family Member |
$480 |
$5,760 |
How do I apply for the discount?
- Download one of the applications below.
- Print and fill it out.
- Include a copy of your MID electric
bill and proof of income for
everyone in your household. The name on the
MID bill and the name on the application
must be the same.
- Mail the completed application and support documents to the address listed
on the application form.
Apply for the MID CARES program:
If you need assistance completing this application, please call (209) 526-7373, or bring your information to MID office at
1231 11th Street, Modesto. TDD/TTY call (916) 327-6318 or California Relay Service at (800) 735-2929 TTY.
Applications are also available by calling this toll free number:
(866) 645-6625 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
You can also call (866) 645-6625 to check the status of your application after you have applied. The toll free number is active Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. excluding holidays.
I need help to fill out the form.
- We will help you. Come to the MID lobby at 1231 11th Street, Modesto, the first Friday of the month. Call MID (209) 526-7435 for dates. Bring your MID bill and proof of income with you.
Examples of proof of income are:
- Your most recent pay check stub
- Your yearly social security summary
- A copy of a recent disability or unemployment check.
How long before I see the discount?
- If approved, your discount will show up on your MID bill in about 8 to 12 weeks.
When will I have to apply for the discount again?
- In three years, MID will ask you for current proof of income.
How much will the discount lower my bill?
- That depends on how much electricity you use. If your bill is $50 (before taxes), the discount lowers it to $39.
What other help can MID offer?
- Medical Life Support Rate. If your medical condition requires items that increase your electric bill, you may qualify for the medical life support rate. Call (209) 526-7337. Free Home Energy Check-Up Learn how to lower energy use in your home. Call (209) 526-7339.
- View other Help and Services here.
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