Program: LIFELINE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Agency: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Resource Number: 39176148
Description
Lifeline is a government program that offers qualified low income households a discount on their monthly local telephone bill. Each state has its own guidelines to qualify. The application and qualification process differs by state and sometimes by individual phone company.
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Eligibility:
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Program based eligibility:
- Federal Public Housing Assistance / Section 8
- Supplemental Nutritional Assistance
- Medicaid
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Additional eligibility criteria may apply to residents of federally recognized tribal lands
Income based eligibility: Eligibility based on Program Participation only.
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Application Process:
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Individuals need to contact their local telephone carrier to inquire about eligibility
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| Center Name | 211 State/National Shared; Auburn; Birmingham; Gadsden; Huntsville; Mobile; Montgomery; Northwest Alabama; West Alabama; Wiregrass |
Programs at FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION