New York A00168 requires utility companies to establish automatic payment plans for eligible low-income customers.

New York A00168 amends the public service law to mandate that utility companies headquartered in New York create a statewide program for automatic payment plans. Eligible participants include those who provide documentation of their eligibility for various assistance programs, such as temporary assistance for needy families, safety net assistance, and Medicaid. Utility companies must consider the customer's financial condition and circumstances when devising payment plans. The commission will create a mechanism for submitting and reviewing documentation electronically.

New York A00168 requires utility companies to establish automatic payment plans for eligible low-income customers.

New York A00168 amends the public service law to mandate that utility companies headquartered in New York create a statewide program for automatic payment plans. Eligible participants include those who provide documentation of their eligibility for various assistance programs, such as temporary assistance for needy families, safety net assistance, and Medicaid. Utility companies must consider the customer's financial condition and circumstances when devising payment plans. The commission will create a mechanism for submitting and reviewing documentation electronically.