Lifeline Program:
 
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE IN PAYING YOUR TELEPHONE BILL IF YOU RECEIVE BENEFITS FROM CERTAIN LOW-INCOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
 
The Universal Service Fund Lifeline Program benefit is available to recipients of:
  • Medicaid (Medical Assistance)
  • SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
  • Veteran’s Pension Benefits
  • SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
  • Income is below 135% of the Federal Poverty Level
  • Tribal Lands
The USF Lifeline Program offers a $5.25 discount for voice telephone service and a $9.25 discount for qualified broadband service.   The Lifeline program has been streamlined, and eligible customers are limited to one wireline or wireless phone or Broadband Internet Access Service (BIAS) per qualified household. 
 
TRIBAL PROGRAMS:
Additional discounts are available for those living on Tribal Lands.  Link-up assists with installation and set up charges and additional Lifeline discounts are available for those receiving:
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
  • Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservation (FDPIR)
  • Tribal Head Start (for households that meet qualifying income standards 

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT our office at 507.472.8748.
OR APPLY ON-LINE BY VISIITING - https://www.usac.org/lifeline/
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