How does Lifeline work?

To get the Lifeline discount, you can either: Check if your current phone or internet company offers the Lifeline discount, or Enroll in service with a phone or internet company that offers the Lifeline discount. Your eligibility for Lifeline will be checked automatically every year. Only one Lifeline discount is available per household.

Am I eligible for Lifeline?

You are eligible for Lifeline if you can answer yes to any of the questions below. Does someone in your household participate in one of these programs? Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Medicaid Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit Is your income equal to or less than the income requirements? Household size Income in a year 1 $18,347 2 $24,719 3 $31,091 4 $37,463 5 $43,835 6 $50,207 7 $56,579 8 $62,951 For each additional person, add: $6,372

How do I Apply to Lifeline?

Complete the online application on the National Verifier . Once you are approved for Lifeline, enroll in the Lifeline program with a participating phone or internet company . Visit a company in-store, or contact one online or by phone. Print an application in English or Spanish . Complete the application and gather documents to prove your eligibility. Mail your application and proof of eligibility to: Lifeline Support Center P.O. Box 7081 London, KY 40742 Once you are approved for Lifeline, enroll in the Lifeline program with a participating phone or internet company . Visit a company in-store, or contact one online or by phone. Ask your phone or internet company if they offer Lifeline or contact a company that offers Lifeline near you.

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Q: What do I need in order to apply to Lifeline?

You will need a social security number (SSN) to apply. You will also need to give proof of income or proof of program participation .

1. How it Works

Lifeline is a federal program that gives up to a $9.25 monthly discount on phone or internet service. You can only use Lifeline for either phone or internet, but not both.

To get the Lifeline discount, you can either:
- Check if your current phone or internet company offers the Lifeline discount, or
- Enroll in service with a phone or internet company that offers the Lifeline discount.
Your eligibility for Lifeline will be checked automatically every year.
Only one Lifeline discount is available per household.

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2. Determine Your Eligibility

2. Determine your eligibility

You are eligible for Lifeline if you can answer yes to any of the questions below.

Does someone in your household participate in one of these programs?
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Medicaid
- Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
- Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
Is your income equal to or less than the income requirements?

Household size	Income in a year
1	$18,347
2	$24,719
3	$31,091
4	$37,463
5	$43,835
6	$50,207
7	$56,579
8	$62,951
For each additional person, add:	$6,372

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3. What You Need to Include

3. What you need to include

You will need a social security number (SSN) to apply.

You will also need to give proof of income or proof of program participation.

Prove that you or someone in your household participates in one of these:

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Medicaid
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit

Submit one document that includes all of the following:

Your name, your child’s name, or the name of a dependent who participates in the program
The name of the program
The agency that issued the document
An issue date within the last 12 months or a future expiration date that aligns with the benefit period

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4. How to Apply

4. How to apply

Here are your options.

Complete the online application on the National Verifier.
Once you are approved for Lifeline, enroll in the Lifeline program with a participating phone or internet company. Visit a company in-store, or contact one online or by phone.

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