This is so freaking bogus it isn't funny!

tngirl · 08-27-2008, 09:32 PM

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MLGW cuts power to resident after $7,000 bill

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) - Disabled MLGW customer Donna Barker found herself sitting in the dark recently after the utility turned off her power. Now, the two sides are fighting over her $7,000 utility bill.
Baker cried and held her granddaughter tight Wednesday as she contemplated her situation. Formerly a social worker at a local church, emphysema landed her Baker in critical care two years ago at Methodist Central.

"I was sick," she said. "I stayed in the hospital from March of 06 to 2007 in April."

Baker says no one lived in her house during her yearlong hospitalization, and said she is still trying to get back on her feet.
"I'd rather have a job and a payment plan than for somebody to pay my bills," Baker said.
But MLGW cut off her power in May for the hefty bill.
In a statement Wednesday, an MLGW spokesperson said the utility has been helping Baker for three years.

According to utility records, Baker has made just three payments since 2006. And, according to utility policy, Baker doesn't qualify for MLGW's Life Support program because she does not have any life support equipment in her home.

"I don't have any insurance," she said. "You have to have insurance for that."

To make matters worse, recent changes to TennCare eligibility rules caused her to be dropped from the rolls, so she does not meet the criteria to get equipment to breathe.

"We just hold each other's hands and cry. That's all we can do," Baker said.

MLGW says they've offered Baker a payment arrangement, and she still owes the money.

My bill isn't even $300 and they want to cut it off tomorrow. They don't care that my husband just had heart surgery and can't work or that the sister that I am supporting has Lupus and can't work.

Not long ago there was another woman on the news about not being able to pay her bill and they were fixing to disconnect it after non-payment for 6 or 7 months and a bill of a few thousand dollars.

This is total bull hockey. I don't understand how some people are allowed a break and others are told too bad, so sad.

cpbaby · 08-27-2008, 09:40 PM

mosdata1 · 08-27-2008, 09:58 PM

Do you have a HEAP office in your city? If not, find out - though Soc Serv who handles that. Every state has a program, as these are federal funds. They can often cut the check the same day in cases of emergencies.

ilovecats · 08-27-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tngirl

My bill isn't even $300 and they want to cut it off tomorrow. They don't care that my husband just had heart surgery and can't work or that the sister that I am supporting has Lupus and can't work.

Not long ago there was another woman on the news about not being able to pay her bill and they were fixing to disconnect it after non-payment for 6 or 7 months and a bill of a few thousand dollars.

This is total bull hockey. I don't understand how some people are allowed a break and others are told too bad, so sad.

I had mine shut off for less than $300.No,they don't care what the reason is.Same thing with the gas company.Wishing you luck.

gonnascream · 08-27-2008, 11:11 PM

WRECC up here does not mess around. If your 8 days late they send a letter, 10 days they send a man to shut it off. it does boggle my mind though that somebody can go for sooo long and they not do anything, but everybody else has this little timer on them and they get X days behind and off it goes...

April78945 · 08-28-2008, 12:24 AM

makes me sick. My MIL has bills in the thousands for gas and power yet I was cut off last week for $700 (I didn't know about this bill or how high it was, ex was supposed to pay the electricity). I did get electricity back after a very long day at citizens for citizens though..but I have no idea how some people get away with such a high bill and some get cut off the second they are late (I believe we were 2 months behind)
Thankfully my gas and electricity are now at $0 and I can start fresh..but some people don't have the luxury or the means to go to the town with 2 crying kids who need tv and lights.

fleabones3 · 08-28-2008, 12:31 AM

My bill is 400.. it goes up every month..3 months ago it was only 179. Nothing has changed. I dont change the thermostat at all.. thats how much the increase is for the fuel adjustmant ( basically what they get charged for that naturral gas.. pass it on to us).

And they cut your stuff off EXACTLY 15 days after the due date..you have to pay full amount. It sucks. You have to have it and I dont see how most people pay it

Unicornmom77 · 08-28-2008, 12:56 AM

Awe hun, I am sorry that is happening to ya girl! I am sure there will be plenty of advice so I will just offer HUGS!!

MsLynn · 08-28-2008, 01:00 AM

yeah i was getting cut off over $12.00 not too long ago, i'd set up a payment plan, and apparently what i said i would pay and what they put in the computer was totaly different, so i got a cut off notice for $12.00

Bahet · 08-28-2008, 03:01 AM

I'm so sorry.

Shann · 08-28-2008, 05:05 AM

I'm sorry tn that is bogus and you have every right to be PO'd.

08-27-2008, 09:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
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08-27-2008, 11:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
gonnascream Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: In kentucky Posts: 1,177 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 14 Thanked 51 Times in 12 Posts	WRECC up here does not mess around. If your 8 days late they send a letter, 10 days they send a man to shut it off. it does boggle my mind though that somebody can go for sooo long and they not do anything, but everybody else has this little timer on them and they get X days behind and off it goes... __________________ BLAH ~

08-28-2008, 12:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
April78945 I pee when I sneeze Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Taunton, MA Posts: 955 iTrader: (1) Thanks: 413 Thanked 458 Times in 254 Posts	makes me sick. My MIL has bills in the thousands for gas and power yet I was cut off last week for $700 (I didn't know about this bill or how high it was, ex was supposed to pay the electricity). I did get electricity back after a very long day at citizens for citizens though..but I have no idea how some people get away with such a high bill and some get cut off the second they are late (I believe we were 2 months behind) Thankfully my gas and electricity are now at $0 and I can start fresh..but some people don't have the luxury or the means to go to the town with 2 crying kids who need tv and lights. __________________ ~APRIL~ Mom to Caitlyn 5 and Davis 2 they came out of me and I have the pics to prove it LOL

08-28-2008, 12:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Unicornmom77 Thanksgiving Blessings Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: with the freaks n weirdos Posts: 6,520 iTrader: (13) Thanks: 1,742 Thanked 284 Times in 181 Posts	Awe hun, I am sorry that is happening to ya girl! I am sure there will be plenty of advice so I will just offer HUGS!! __________________ *GEE ~ OH ~ DEE*

08-28-2008, 05:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
Shann Equality for EVERYONE Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Everyone should have the right to be treated equal no matter what Posts: 9,143 iTrader: (5) Thanks: 576 Thanked 715 Times in 392 Posts	I'm sorry tn that is bogus and you have every right to be PO'd. __________________ do you do anything BUT complain?

08-27-2008, 09:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
mosdata1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,562 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 246 Thanked 235 Times in 142 Posts	Do you have a HEAP office in your city? If not, find out - though Soc Serv who handles that. Every state has a program, as these are federal funds. They can often cut the check the same day in cases of emergencies.

08-28-2008, 12:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
fleabones3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 280 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 8 Thanked 84 Times in 63 Posts	My bill is 400.. it goes up every month..3 months ago it was only 179. Nothing has changed. I dont change the thermostat at all.. thats how much the increase is for the fuel adjustmant ( basically what they get charged for that naturral gas.. pass it on to us). And they cut your stuff off EXACTLY 15 days after the due date..you have to pay full amount. It sucks. You have to have it and I dont see how most people pay it

08-28-2008, 01:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
MsLynn Terminally Single Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Depths of Hell Posts: 8,035 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 59 Thanked 187 Times in 100 Posts	yeah i was getting cut off over $12.00 not too long ago, i'd set up a payment plan, and apparently what i said i would pay and what they put in the computer was totaly different, so i got a cut off notice for $12.00

08-28-2008, 03:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bahet DAR Boss Lady Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,312 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 507 Thanked 1,349 Times in 426 Posts	I'm so sorry.

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