How to Qualify via Government Assistance

The Lifeline program allows eligible households to receive free mobile service and a smartphone. If you participate in any of the federal assistance programs below, you are automatically eligible.

Federal Assistance Programs

SNAP (Food Stamps)

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. EBT card holders qualify.

  • Benefit Award Letter (current year)
  • Statement of Benefits
  • Current EBT Card (with name)

Medicaid

Includes state-specific plans like Medi-Cal, MassHealth, etc.

  • Medicaid Card (Front & Back)
  • Approval Letter
  • Screenshot of Online Portal

SSI

Supplemental Security Income (Federal benefits).

  • Benefit Verification Letter
  • Award Letter from Social Security

FPHA (Section 8)

Federal Public Housing Assistance or Housing Choice Vouchers.

  • Lease Agreement (Current)
  • Public Housing Assistance Letter
  • Voucher Document

Veterans Pension

Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit Program.

  • Pension Benefit Letter
  • Survivors Benefit Summary
  • VA Award Letter

Enhanced Tribal Benefits

Residents living on federally recognized Tribal Lands qualify if they participate in any of the above programs OR one of the following specific Tribal programs.

Bureau of Indian Affairs

General Assistance (BIA-GA)

Tribal TANF

Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

FDPIR

Food Distribution on Indian Reservations

Head Start

(Only households meeting the income qualifying standard)

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