How do I qualify for the Lifeline Program?

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The Lifeline Assistance program is available for only one wireless account per household. Separate households that live at the same address are eligible, including residents of nursing homes. Residents with temporary addresses are also eligible. Offer limited to eligible customers (varies by State) residing in selected geographic areas and is non-transferable. Offers not available in all states/areas. Consumers who willfully make false statements in order to obtain the benefit can be punished by fine or imprisonment or can be barred from the program. Accessing voicemail draws from plan minutes and charges may apply once free minutes have been depleted. Some exclusions may apply. Only eligible individuals may enroll in the Lifeline program. Lifeline service is limited to only one wireless or landline Lifeline benefit per household. You also cannot receive Lifeline benefits from multiple service providers.

According to the Lifeline program, a household is defined as "any individual or group of individuals who live together at the same address and share income and expenses." You may be eligible if you live at an address that consists of multiple households, such as a nursing home or homeless shelter.

Eligibility for Lifeline varies by State, however, eligibility can be easily determined if you meet ONE of the two qualification criteria below.

You participate in a government assistance program
(Select your State below to see programs.)

Your total household income meets your State's Federal Poverty Guidelines
Select your State below to see income chart.)

Select your State to determine your eligibility for Lifeline:

MARYLAND

1. MARYLAND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

You may qualify for Lifeline if you participate in one of the following government programs:

Food Stamps / Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Medical Assistance (Medicaid)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension
Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8

2. TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME

You may also be eligible for Lifeline if your total household income is at or below your states Federal Poverty Guidelines. Federal guidelines may vary by state. Refer to the chart below to see your states income guidelines and see if you qualify.

The amounts listed in the chart below shows the maximum total household income you can earn in order to be eligible for Lifeline. Your income must be at or below the guidelines to qualify.

Household Size	48 Contiguous States, DC, & Territories	Alaska	Hawaii
1 person	$17,388	$21,722	$20,007
2 people	$23,517	$29,390	$27,054
3 people	$29,646	$37,058	$34,101
4 people	$35,775	$44,726	$41,148
5 people	$41,904	$52,394	$48,195
6 people	$48,033	$60,062	$55,242
7 people	$54,162	$67,730	$62,289
8 people	$60,291	$75,398	$69,336
For each additional person, add	$6,129	$7,668	$7,047

Note: The Federal Poverty Guidelines are adjusted annually, and the above chart reflects guidelines for 2021.

ARKANSAS

1. ARKANSAS GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

You may qualify for Lifeline if you participate in one of the following government programs:

Food Stamps / Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Medicaid
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension
Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8

2. TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME

The amounts listed in the chart below shows the maximum total household income you can earn in order to be eligible for Lifeline. Your income must be at or below the guidelines to qualify.

Household Size	48 Contiguous States, DC, & Territories	Alaska	Hawaii
1 person	$17,388	$21,722	$20,007
2 people	$23,517	$29,390	$27,054
3 people	$29,646	$37,058	$34,101
4 people	$35,775	$44,726	$41,148
5 people	$41,904	$52,394	$48,195
6 people	$48,033	$60,062	$55,242
7 people	$54,162	$67,730	$62,289
8 people	$60,291	$75,398	$69,336
For each additional person, add	$6,129	$7,668	$7,047

Note: The Federal Poverty Guidelines are adjusted annually, and the above chart reflects guidelines for 2021.

RHODE ISLAND

1. RHODE ISLAND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

You may qualify for Lifeline if you participate in one of the following government programs:

Food Stamps / Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Medicaid
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension
Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8

2. TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME

The amounts listed in the chart below shows the maximum total household income you can earn in order to be eligible for Lifeline. Your income must be at or below the guidelines to qualify.

Household Size	48 Contiguous States, DC, & Territories	Alaska	Hawaii
1 person	$17,388	$21,722	$20,007
2 people	$23,517	$29,390	$27,054
3 people	$29,646	$37,058	$34,101
4 people	$35,775	$44,726	$41,148
5 people	$41,904	$52,394	$48,195
6 people	$48,033	$60,062	$55,242
7 people	$54,162	$67,730	$62,289
8 people	$60,291	$75,398	$69,336
For each additional person, add	$6,129	$7,668	$7,047

Note: The Federal Poverty Guidelines are adjusted annually, and the above chart reflects guidelines for 2021.

MAINE

1. MAINE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

You may qualify for Lifeline if you participate in one of the following government programs:

Food Stamps / Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Medicaid (including expanded Maine Medicaid)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension
Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8

2. TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME

The amounts listed in the chart below shows the maximum total household income you can earn in order to be eligible for Lifeline. Your income must be at or below the guidelines to qualify.

Household Size	48 Contiguous States, DC, & Territories	Alaska	Hawaii
1 person	$17,388	$21,722	$20,007
2 people	$23,517	$29,390	$27,054
3 people	$29,646	$37,058	$34,101
4 people	$35,775	$44,726	$41,148
5 people	$41,904	$52,394	$48,195
6 people	$48,033	$60,062	$55,242
7 people	$54,162	$67,730	$62,289
8 people	$60,291	$75,398	$69,336
For each additional person, add	$6,129	$7,668	$7,047

Note: The Federal Poverty Guidelines are adjusted annually, and the above chart reflects guidelines for 2021.

WEST VIRGINIA

1. WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

You may qualify for Lifeline if you participate in one of the following government programs:

Food Stamps / Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Medicaid
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension
Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8

2. TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME

The amounts listed in the chart below shows the maximum total household income you can earn in order to be eligible for Lifeline. Your income must be at or below the guidelines to qualify.

Household Size	48 Contiguous States, DC, & Territories	Alaska	Hawaii
1 person	$17,388	$21,722	$20,007
2 people	$23,517	$29,390	$27,054
3 people	$29,646	$37,058	$34,101
4 people	$35,775	$44,726	$41,148
5 people	$41,904	$52,394	$48,195
6 people	$48,033	$60,062	$55,242
7 people	$54,162	$67,730	$62,289
8 people	$60,291	$75,398	$69,336
For each additional person, add	$6,129	$7,668	$7,047

Note: The Federal Poverty Guidelines are adjusted annually, and the above chart reflects guidelines for 2021.

How do I qualify for the Lifeline Program?

1. MARYLAND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

2. TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME

1. ARKANSAS GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

2. TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME

1. RHODE ISLAND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

2. TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME

1. MAINE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

2. TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME

1. WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

2. TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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