MN SF2752

Expands certification authority for medically necessary equipment beyond medical doctors to include licensed physician's assistants, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses (limited to verifying existing diagnoses or prescriptions).

Allows initial certification by telephone with written certification required within five business days, streamlining the reconnection process for medical emergencies.

Removes requirement that customers must enter into a payment agreement as a condition for reconnection or continued service when medical equipment is necessary.

Sets certification duration at six months maximum, with utility discretion to extend to 12 months based on individual customer circumstances, and allows renewals by qualified medical professionals.

Requires utilities to work with customers in arrears on payment agreements that consider financial circumstances and extenuating household conditions, with optional arrears forgiveness provisions.