More than 18,200 community members have already turned to Southern California Edison’s Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program to seek direct compensation for their impacts from the Eaton Fire. With just over two weeks remaining before the Nov. 30 claim submission deadline, the record pace of claims submissions continues. Those still considering their recovery options are encouraged to take the first step by submitting a claim to keep this option available.
“Thousands of community members have already turned to the program as they recover and move forward,” said Pedro J. Pizarro, president and CEO of Edison International, SCE’s parent company. “There is still time to submit a claim by November 30 and receive an offer with no obligation to accept.”
It takes about two hours on average to submit a claim, with streamlined documentation requirements that are significantly less burdensome than litigation. Submitting a claim, receiving an offer and evaluating that offer do not waive a claimant’s rights, including the option to pursue litigation.
For anyone who has been told that waiting for the bellwether trial on March 8, 2027, will provide compensation within months of the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program deadline, that is false. Only eight households have been selected by the court to participate in the initial trial. Traditional litigation can take years, with some claims from wildfires in 2017 and 2018 still pending today. Through the SCE program, community members can receive offers and payments in a fraction of that time.
What to Expect After Submitting a Claim
Nov. 30 is the deadline to submit a claim, not to complete the entire process. Claims submitted by the deadline will continue to be evaluated and processed afterward, provided claimants respond in a timely manner to requests for additional information needed to keep their claim active.
- Claim Evaluation: Once submitted, a claim is reviewed for supporting information and documentation. If additional information is needed, the claimant or their attorney will be contacted.
- Offer: Once a claim is substantially complete, it is evaluated to provide a fair offer designed to be in line with settlement values for similar claims in previous wildfire lawsuits. An offer is provided in about 36 days on average, well within the program’s 90-day commitment. Community members who believe a Fast Pay offer does not adequately reflect their losses may request a Detailed Review, a step taken by 3% of claimants to date.
- Offer Acceptance: Claimants who choose to accept their offer can complete the settlement agreement requirements and move toward payment. More than 80% of offers have been accepted to date, while only about 2% have been declined.
- Payment: Payments are made within 30 days after settlement conditions are satisfied, with many payments occurring within two to three weeks.
As of Nov. 13, 2026:
- Nearly 6,000 claims submitted, consisting of over 18,200 individuals, trusts and legal entities, with 42% submitted by attorneys or authorized representatives.
- More than 3,400 offers extended to nearly 8,400 claimants, totaling more than $1.1 billion. More than 80% of offers have been accepted, with more pending. Only about 2% of offers have been declined.
- More than 4,800 claimants paid, totaling over $660 million, with many more in process.
Submit a Claim by Nov. 30
Community members are invited to attend the final virtual community meeting on Thurs., Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. to learn more about the program and get answers to their questions ahead of the Nov. 30 deadline.
- To submit a claim and access detailed guidance in English and Spanish, visit the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program web page.
- One-on-one assistance is available in multiple languages by phone or in person, from start to finish. Call 888-912-8528 to get started.
About Southern California Edison
An Edison International (NYSE: EIX) company, Southern California Edison is one of the nation’s largest electric utilities, serving a population of approximately 15 million via 5 million customer accounts in a 50,000-square-mile service area within Central, Coastal and Southern California.
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