§ 56.353. Medical certifications.
Certifications initially may be written or oral, subject to the right of the public utility to verify the certification by calling the physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant, or to require written verification within 7 days. Public utilities may develop a medical certificate form but may not make its use mandatory. A medical certificate form developed by the public utility shall be made readily available. Medical certificates may be electronically transmitted and electronic signatures are valid. Certifications, whether written or oral, must include all of the following:
(1) The name and address of the customer or applicant in whose name the account is registered.
(2) The name and address of the afflicted person and the relationship to the customer or applicant.
(3) The anticipated length of the affliction.
(4) The name, office address and telephone number of the certifying physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
(5) If a written certificate is provided, the signature of the certifying physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
Authority The provisions of this § 56.353 amended under the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S. § § 501, 1301, 1401—1419, 1501 and 1509.
Source The provisions of this § 56.353 amended May 31, 2019, effective June 1, 2019, 49 Pa.B. 2815. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (359054).
Cross References This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 56.354 (relating to length of postponement; renewals).
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