CPS Energy’s offices and customer service centers will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25, 2025, in observance of Christmas. We will reopen on Friday, December 26, at 7:45 AM. Although our call center will be closed for regular business, we remain open for customers to report natural gas or electric emergencies at any time by calling 210-353-HELP (4357) or 1-800-870-1006. Online services may be conveniently accessed through Manage My Account (MMA).
Overview
- Our Residential Disabled Citizens' Billing Program allows eligible disabled customers more time to pay their energy bills.
- Normally, CPS Energy customers have 16 days to pay their monthly bills. Customers enrolled in this program have 25 days.
How do I qualify?
- The person enrolling in this program must be the person whose name is on the CPS Energy account.
- To apply (and to recertify every year), customers must submit the required supporting documentation.
- Active/retired military customers: A copy of the official document from any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces that verifies their military disability status (the percentage does not matter). This is sometimes called a DD214, a DD-214, or a DD Form 214.
- Non-military customers: A copy of the disability document for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the Social Security Administration.
How do I reapply?
Enrollment period is one year and residents must recertify their eligibility every year.
What are the benefits?
- Extended payment period from 16 days to 25 days for monthly energy bills.
- More time and flexibility to pay bills for disabled customers.
- Reduces risk of late fees or service disruption from missed payments.
- Alleviates financial burden for those on fixed or limited incomes.
- Provides accommodation for disabled residential customer.
How do I apply?
Have more questions?
- Bring your supporting documentation to a CPS Energy Customer Service Center to apply in person.
- Call us at 210-353-2222.
Resources
- To remain on this program, customers must recertify their eligibility every year.
- This program only applies to the customer’s main residence.
For more information
- Looking for the application? Click here to open it.
- Social Security Website: Supplemental Security Income.