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Qualifying for Lifeline

Do I qualify for the Lifeline program?

YES!
If you participate in any of the following assistance programs:

  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  • Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
    (formerly Food Stamps)

  • Medicaid

  • Non-Service Related Veteran’s Disability Pension or Veteran’s Surviving Spouse Pension

  • Family Assistance

  • Safety Net Assistance

  • Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8)

  • National School Lunch Program

YES!
If you meet the qualifying income guidelines below:

2013 Lifeline Income Eligibility Chart
Household Size Annual Income Monthly Income Biweekly Income
1 $15,512 $1,293    $597
2 $20,939 $1,745     $805
3 $26,366 $2,197    $1,014
4 $31,793 $2,649    $1,223
5 $37,220 $3,102    $1,432
6 $42,647 $3,554    $1,640
7 $48,074 $4,006    $1,849
8 $53,501 $4,458    $2,058
For each additional person, add $5,427 $452    $209
Source:www.lifelinesupport.org    

Do I qualify for Tribal Lands Lifeline and Link Up?

YES!
If you are a resident of Native American Tribal Lands and qualify using the criteria above, or if you participate in one of the following programs:

  • Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
  • Tribally-Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TTANF)
  • Head Start (if income eligibility criteria are met)
  • Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

If you meet all of the above qualifications click here to apply for the Lifeline program.

If you have questions about these requirements click here to contact us.
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