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RECERTIFY FOR CARE
You may qualify for 20% OFF your monthly natural gas bill through the CARE Program.
You may qualify for 20% OFF your monthly natural gas bill through the CARE Program.
RE-APPLY OR RECERTIFY
Once approved for the program, you’ll receive your discount for two years. After two years, you’ll have to renew your application to make sure you still qualify. For families on a fixed income, renewal is every four years. To continue receiving your CARE discount, easily re-apply or recertify online.
RE-APPLY OR RECERTIFY
Once approved for the program, you’ll receive your discount for two years. After two years, you’ll have to renew your application to make sure you still qualify. For families on a fixed income, renewal is every four years. To continue receiving your CARE discount, easily re-apply or recertify online.
THERE ARE 2 WAYS TO APPLY!
If you or someone in your household participate(s) in any of the following programs or meet the income qualifications listed below, you are eligible for this savings program!
THERE ARE 2 WAYS TO APPLY!
If you or someone in your household participate(s) in any of the following programs or meet the income qualifications listed below, you are eligible for this savings program!
1. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
If you or someone in your household participate(s) in any of the following programs, you may qualify for CARE.
▶ Medicaid/Medi-Cal (age 65 and over)
▶ Medicaid/Medi-Cal (under age 65)
▶ Medi‐Cal for Families A&B (Healthy Families A&B)
▶ Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
▶ CalFresh/SNAP (Food Stamps)
▶ Head Start Income Eligible (Tribal Only)
▶ Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
▶ Women, Infants, and Chlidren (WIC)
▶ National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
▶ Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
▶ CalWORKS (TANF) or Tribal TANF
2. INCOME ELIGIBILITY
EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2024 TO MAY 31, 2025
Eligibility is determined by the total gross income
for all people living in your household. Please
review the income guidelines, and if you think you
qualify, apply for the CARE Program below.
Number of Persons Living in My Home | Annual Income |
1 - 2 | $40,880 |
3 | $51,640 |
4 | $62,400 |
5 | $73,160 |
6 | $83,920 |
7 | $94,680 |
8 | $105,440 |
For each additional person, add | $10,760 |
1. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
If you or someone in your household participate(s) in any of the following programs, you may qualify for CARE.
Medicaid/Medi-Cal (age 65 and over) Medicaid/Medi-Cal (under age 65) Medi‐Cal for Families A&B (Healthy Families A&B) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) CalFresh/SNAP (Food Stamps) Head Start Income Eligible (Tribal Only) Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance Women, Infants, and Chlidren (WIC) National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) CalWORKS (TANF) or Tribal TANF
2. INCOME ELIGIBILITY
EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2024 TO MAY 31, 2025
Eligibility is determined by the total gross income for all people living in your household. Please review the income guidelines, and if you think you qualify, apply for the CARE Program below.
Number of Persons Living in My Home | Annual Income |
1 - 2 | $40,880 |
3 | $51,640 |
4 | $62,400 |
5 | $73,160 |
6 | $83,920 |
7 | $94,680 |
8 | $105,440 |
For each additional person, add | $10,760 |
WHAT IS ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME?
Total annual household income means all money from all sources, both taxable and nontaxable, before deductions for all people who live in your home. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Wages or salaries
• Interest or dividends from saving accounts, stocks, bonds or retirement accounts
• Workers’ compensation or unemployment benefits
• Rental or royalty income
• Scholarships, loans, grants, or other aid used for living expenses
• Profit from self-employment*
• Refunds, insurance and/or legal settlements TANF (AFDC) and food stamps
• Non-cash income; child, spousal, or other support
• Gains realized from the sale of assets
• Cash public assistance
• Free housing or utilities
• Pensions, Social Security, retirement benefits, veterans pension, disability income, SSI, and/or SSP
*To determine eligibility for this program from self-employment, refer to the net business income shown on the Internal Revenue Service form 1040, Schedule C.
WHAT DOES THE CARE APPLICATION PROCESS LOOK LIKE?
Step 1: If you meet the income qualifications or anyone in your household participates in any of the programs listed, you will apply online.
Step 2: Once you have submitted your application, Southwest Gas will review and verify the information provided. Please note, you may be asked to verify your income or participation in certain public assistance programs.
Step 3: Once your submission has been confirmed, you will see a 20% discount reflected on your monthly gas bill at your primary residence.
WHAT IS ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME?
Total annual household income means all money from all sources, both taxable and nontaxable, before deductions for all people who live in your home. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Wages or salaries
• Interest or dividends from saving accounts, stocks, bonds or retirement accounts
• Workers’ compensation or unemployment benefits
• Rental or royalty income
• Scholarships, loans, grants, or other aid used for living expenses
• Profit from self-employment*
• Refunds, insurance and/or legal settlements TANF (AFDC) and food stamps
• Non-cash income; child, spousal, or other support
• Gains realized from the sale of assets
• Cash public assistance
• Free housing or utilities
• Pensions, Social Security, retirement benefits, veterans pension, disability income, SSI, and/or SSP
*To determine eligibility for this program from self-employment, refer to the net business income shown on the Internal Revenue Service form 1040, Schedule C.
WHAT DOES THE CARE APPLICATION PROCESS LOOK LIKE?
Step 1: If you meet the income qualifications or anyone in your household participates in any of the programs listed, you will apply online.
Step 2: Once you have submitted your application, Southwest Gas will review and verify the information provided. Please note, you may be asked to verify your income or participation in certain public assistance programs.
Step 3: Once your submission has been confirmed, you will see a 20% discount reflected on your monthly gas bill at your primary residence.
WHAT IS ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME?
Total annual household income means all money from all sources, both taxable and nontaxable, before deductions for all people who live in your home. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Wages or salaries
• Interest or dividends from saving accounts, stocks, bonds or retirement accounts
• Workers’ compensation or unemployment benefits
• Rental or royalty income
• Scholarships, loans, grants, or other aid used for living expenses
• Profit from self-employment*
• Refunds, insurance and/or legal settlements TANF (AFDC) and food stamps
• Non-cash income; child, spousal, or other support
• Gains realized from the sale of assets
• Cash public assistance
• Free housing or utilities
• Pensions, Social Security, retirement benefits, veterans pension, disability income, SSI, and/or SSP
*To determine eligibility for this program from self-employment, refer to the net business income shown on the Internal Revenue Service form 1040, Schedule C.
WHAT DOES THE CARE APPLICATION PROCESS LOOK LIKE?
Step 1: If you meet the income qualifications or anyone in your household participates in any of the programs listed, you will apply online.
Step 2: Once you have submitted your application, Southwest Gas will review and verify the information provided. Please note, you may be asked to verify your income or participation in certain public assistance programs.
Step 3: Once your submission has been confirmed, you will see a 20% discount reflected on your monthly gas bill at your primary residence.
WHAT IS ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME?
Total annual household income means all money from all sources, both taxable and nontaxable, before deductions for all people who live in your home. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Wages or salaries
• Interest or dividends from saving accounts, stocks, bonds or retirement accounts
• Workers’ compensation or unemployment benefits
• Rental or royalty income
• Scholarships, loans, grants, or other aid used for living expenses
• Profit from self-employment*
• Refunds, insurance and/or legal settlements TANF (AFDC) and food stamps
• Non-cash income; child, spousal, or other support
• Gains realized from the sale of assets
• Cash public assistance
• Free housing or utilities
• Pensions, Social Security, retirement benefits, veterans pension, disability income, SSI, and/or SSP
*To determine eligibility for this program from self-employment, refer to the net business income shown on the Internal Revenue Service form 1040, Schedule C.
WHAT DOES THE CARE APPLICATION PROCESS LOOK LIKE?
Step 1: If you meet the income qualifications or anyone in your household participates in any of the programs listed, you will apply online.
Step 2: Once you have submitted your application, Southwest Gas will review and verify the information provided. Please note, you may be asked to verify your income or participation in certain public assistance programs.
Step 3: Once your submission has been confirmed, you will see a 20% discount reflected on your monthly gas bill at your primary residence.