To ensure eligible Americans have access to critical communication services the Federal Communication Commission established the Lifeline Assistance service in 1985. Lifeline is a government benefit program. Over 32 million households are eligible to receive free communication services for safety, economic viability, and connection to their families & communities.
If you, or one of your dependents, participate in one of these programs, your household may be eligible for the federal government Lifeline supported benefits.
Online Application| Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | Supplemental Security Income (SSI) |
| Medicaid | Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit |
| Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) | Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) |
| Tribally Administered TANF | Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance |
| Tribally Administered Head Start (Meeting the income-qualifying standards of Head Start) | |
Choose your state from the column on the right to see any State Specific Programs.
You may also qualify based on Income.
| Persons in Household | 48 Contiguous States | Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $17,226 | $19,818 |
| 2 | $23,274 | $26,771 |
| 3 | $29,322 | $33,723 |
| 4 | $35,370 | $40,676 |
| 5 | $41,418 | $47,628 |
| 6 | $47,466 | $54,581 |
| 7 | $53,514 | $61,533 |
| 8 | $59,562 | $64,486 |
| For each additional person, add | $6,048 | $6,953 |
*Based on 135% of the 2020 Federal Poverty Guideline.
Note: Some states have different income guidelines.
