Lifeline

Lifeline is a federal program that provides up to $9.25 monthly off phone or internet service.

You're eligible for Lifeline if you answer yes to either question:

• Does someone in your household receive:
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (https://access.nyc.gov/programs/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Medicaid (https://access.nyc.gov/programs/medicaid/)
• Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
• Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
• Does your household income meet these requirements?

Household size

Maximum yearly income

1

$21,128

2

$28,553

3

$35,978

4

$43,403

5

$50,828

6

$58,253

7

$65,678

8

$73,103

For each additional person:

+$7,425

Apply Online

• Complete the online application (https://www.lifelinesupport.org/get-started/).
• Once approved for Lifeline, enroll with a participating phone or internet company (https://cnm.universalservice.org/) in-store, online, or by phone.

Apply by Mail

• Print and complete an application in English or Spanish (https://www.lifelinesupport.org/get-started/). Mail in your application with documents to prove your eligibility.
• Once approved for Lifeline, enroll with a participating phone or internet company (https://cnm.universalservice.org/) in-store, online, or by phone.

By phone Ask your phone or internet company if they offer Lifeline or contact a

company in your area (https://cnm.universalservice.org/)

that offers Lifeline.

You will need a social security number (SSN) to apply.

You will also need to give proof of income or proof of program participation.

Visit the Lifeline website

lifelinesupport.org (https://www.lifelinesupport.org/)Call Lifeline Call

800-234-9473

for questions about your application or to have an application mailed to you. Email Lifeline Email

LifelineSupport@usac.org

for questions about your application or to have an application mailed to you.

Visit the Lifeline website

lifelinesupport.org (https://www.lifelinesupport.org/)