The Lifeline Program is designed to help qualified low-income individuals pay the monthly cost of basic telephone service. Lifeline reduces the basic monthly telephone rate up to $12.75 for those who qualify. This program does not cover the cost of additional services such as caller ID or voice messaging.
More information available at www.lifelinesupport.org.
Eligibility
- Currently receiving Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program support, SNAP, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Health Benefit Coverage under Child Health Plan (CHIP) under Chapter 62 support, National School Lunch Program – Free Lunch Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
- Household income is at or below 135 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.
Enrollment
- Fill out this Self-Enrollment Form.
- Fax to 1-877-215-8018 or email to liteuptexassupport@solixinc.com
FAQs
What is Lifeline and how do I qualify? Lifeline is the FCC’s program to help make communications services more affordable for low-income consumers. To participate in the Lifeline program, consumers must either have an income that is at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines or participate in certain federal assistance programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Supplemental Security Income, the Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit, or certain Tribal Programs. Find out if you are eligible by reviewing the information available at lifelinesupport.org (click “Do I Qualify?”).
If I already receive Lifeline benefits will I automatically receive the Affordable Connectivity Program? No. You must opt-in with your existing provider or request enrollment in the Affordable Connectivity Program program with a participating internet provider and chose an eligible service plan. You can choose to receive the benefit from your current Lifeline service provider or another participating provider.
Can I receive both the Affordable Connectivity Program and Lifeline benefits at the same time? Yes. You can also combine these benefits with other state and local benefits where available. They can be applied to the same qualifying service or separately to a Lifeline service and an Affordable Connectivity Program service with the same or different providers. For example, an eligible household could have a Lifeline-supported mobile phone service and a separate home internet service that is supported through the Affordable Connectivity Program.https://www.fcc.gov/affordable-connectivity-program-consumer-faq
QLink is just one way to access the Lifeline program. You can apply online and have the Lifeline discount applied to your current mobile phone bill.
The Lifeline program is designed to help qualified low-income individuals pay the monthly cost of basic telephone service.
A resident is qualified if the current total household income is at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. A resident is also qualified if they are currently receiving: Medicaid, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program support, SNAP, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Health Benefit Coverage under Child Health Plan (CHIP) under Chapter 62 support, National School Lunch Program – Free Lunch Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
Number in Household Annual Income (150%) 1 $19,320 2 $26,130 3 $32,940 4 $39,750 5 $46,560 6 $53,370 7 $60,180 8 $66,990 Each additional add $6,810 Lifeline reduces the basic monthly telephone rate up to $12.75 for those who qualify. This program does not cover the cost of additional services such as caller ID or voice messaging. In addition, a reduction for installation of local telephone service may be available to these customers through the Link-Up program.http://www.puc.texas.gov/consumer/lowincome/Assistance.aspx
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