Certifications initially may be written or oral, subject to the right of the LEC to verify the certification by calling the physician or to require written confirmation within 7 days. All certifications, whether written or oral, shall include all of the following information.

1. (1) The name, address and telephone number of the customer in whose name the account is registered.
2. (2) The name and address of the afflicted person and the afflicted person’s relationship to the customer.
3. (3) The nature and anticipated length of the affliction.
4. (4) The name, office address and telephone number of the certifying physician.
5. (5) The specific reason why access to telecommunications service must be maintained.

Authority

The provisions of this § 64.103 amended under 66 Pa.C.S. § 3019(b)(2) and (3).

Source

The provisions of this § 64.103 adopted November 30, 1984, effective January 1, 1985, 14 Pa.B. 4354; amended July 21, 1995, effective July 22, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 2887; amended August 12, 2022, effective August 13, 2022, 52 Pa.B. 5049. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (246511) to (246512).

Cross References

This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 64.63 (relating to unauthorized suspension of service); and 52 Pa. Code § 64.104 (relating to length of postponement; renewals).