Virginians with serious medical conditions can now get brief hold on utility shutoffs — if they follow the procedures under a new state law. It provides a 60-day grace period if a household member  can document a serious medical condition. You still have to pay the utility bill,  but this provides those people more time to make arrangements. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more.

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Click here for the Serious Medical Condition Certification Form from the State Corporation Commission.