Arrearage Management Plan
California Public Utilities Commission
Up to $8,000
Forgives a share of past-due IOU bills after 12 on-time current-bill payments, for CARE or FERA customers.
What you could receive
Up to $8,000 of eligible arrears forgiven after 12 on-time payments
Up to $8,000 in potential benefit
Published range: not stated to $8,000
AMP can forgive 1/12 of eligible arrears after each on-time payment of the current bill, up to $8,000 after 12 on-time payments. You must already be on CARE or FERA and meet past-due thresholds. CPUC records schedule the pilot to sunset October 1, 2026; IOU pages still described enrollment as of September 6, 2026.
Who may qualify
- CARE, FERA, ESA, and Medical Baseline are offered by participating investor-owned utilities. Municipal utilities have separate discounts.
- Gas CARE or Medical Baseline may apply if you take gas service from a participating IOU.
Location / service area
Statewide in California
Important requirements
Purchase timing requirement is unclear. Confirm with the program administrator.
Timing / preapproval
Preapproval required
Effective dates: not stated – Oct 1, 2026
Last verified: Sep 6, 2026 · Confidence: Medium
Official sources
Eligibility is based on published program information and the details you provide. Program rules, funding and availability can change. Always confirm eligibility with the official program administrator.