Section 56.353. Medical certifications

Certifications initially may be written or oral, subject to the right of the utility to verify the certification by calling the physician or nurse practitioner or to require written verification within 7 days. Certifications, whether written or oral, must include 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 nature and anticipated length of the affliction.

(4) The specific reason for which the service is required.

(5) The name, office address and telephone number of the certifying physician or nurse practitioner.