Seniors
Age alone is not a standard federal qualifying basis. Review income or a listed qualifying program.
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Government Assistance Programs
How SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, housing assistance, and other listed benefits can provide a Lifeline qualifying basis.
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SNAP / EBT
SNAP participation can provide a Lifeline qualifying basis. Official verification is still required; it does not promise a free device.
Read USAC’s qualifying criteria ↗SSI and disability
SSI is a listed program. SSDI, retirement benefits, or disability alone are not the same qualifying basis.
Read USAC’s qualifying criteria ↗Medicaid
Medicaid participation can provide a qualifying basis. It does not automatically create an approved Lifeline application.
Read USAC’s qualifying criteria ↗Veterans
Check Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit. Veteran status alone is not the standard federal program criterion.
Read USAC’s qualifying criteria ↗Families
A child or dependent in a listed qualifying program can provide a basis for the household. Do not confuse WIC or school meals with standard federal Lifeline criteria.
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