The Lifeline Assistance Program was set up to make sure that people in need living in America, regardless of their physical or mental health or income can have a wireless or wired connection to a telephone.
Let’s look at some of the frequently asked questions about this program.
Can I sign up for the Lifeline Assistance Program?
If you fall into one of the following categories, you may be eligible for the Lifeline Assistance Program:
You have an annual income that is at or lower than the poverty line determined by the federal government and the state in which you reside.
If you are receiving assistance from a federal or state plan – like Food Stamps, Medicaid, the Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Federal Housing Public Assistance – you may be eligible for the Lifeline Assistance Program.
To determine whether you are officially eligible, you can visit this site – http://www.lifelinesupport.org and use the tool available.
How do I sign up for the Lifeline Assistance Program?
If you have determined that you are eligible for the Lifeline Assistance Program, you can sign up by contacting a listed telecommunication company in your neighborhood, town or city. To find out which companies you should contact, you should visit the following webpage, where you are able to click on your location on an American map: http://www.lifelinesupport.org/ls/companies/companies.aspx
How do I prove that I am eligible for the Lifeline Assistance Program?
You may know that you are eligible for the Lifeline Assistance Program but, naturally, you have to verify that this is so – for the program’s administrators and participating telecommunication companies. How do you do this?
If you qualify for the Lifeline Assistance Program because you are enrolled in another assistance program, you will need to provide documentation that shows you are registered in that program.
“The Lifeline Assistance Program has clearly defined parameters that show us who is eligible for this program” explains Issa Asad, CEO of Q Link Wireless. The process for determining if you are eligible for the program and signing up for the program is streamlined and fairly easy to follow.
