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LIFELINE

What is Lifeline?

Lifeline is a federal government program that provides qualified low-income consumers assistance on communications services. Eligible subscribers can receive a monthly reduction of $5.25 per month on phone service and $9.25 per month broadband internet. You are allowed one Lifeline discount (phone or internet, but not both) per household. In addition, Federal Universal Service Charge and Access Recovery Charge are not accessed to consumers participating in Lifeline.  Lifeline provides subscriber a discount on monthly telephone service, broadband Internet service, or bundled voice-broadband packages from participating provider.

What is Link Up?

Link Up provides a one-time discount for the connection or activation charge for a new telephone service plans and is limited to one line per household. Both the Lifeline and Link Up programs have income-based eligibility requirements.

What benefits are available through the Lifeline program’s support for Tribal lands?

Individuals who reside on Tribal lands and meet the eligibility criteria may qualify for Lifeline programs.

Tribal Lifeline provides an additional up to $25 off monthly bill, for a total Lifeline discount up to $34.25 off per month.

Support to qualifying residents off Tribal Lands applies to the main service listed in the name of the eligible telephone or internet company subscriber. Limit one per household.

Tribal Link-Up provides a one-time discount for the connection or activation charge for a new telephone service at the applicant’s primary residence.  You can find out more about which areas are eligible Tribal lands by going online to https://www.lifelinesupport.org/additional-support-for-tribal-lands

How do I know if I eligible to participate?

To participate, the criteria based on income defined as at or below 135% of the 2020 Federal Poverty Guidelines -or- participate in certain federal assistance programs see each of these two tables below.  

Federal Poverty Guidelines as of January 2021

HOUSEHOLD SIZE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES, D.C., AND TERRITORIES
1 Person $12,880
2 People $17,420
3 People $21,960
4 People $26,500
5 People $31,040
6 People $35,580
7 People $40,120
8 People $44,660
For each additional person $4,540
LIFELINE TRIBAL LIFELINE
Medicaid Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) General Assistance
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Food Distributions Program on Indian
Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) Tribal Head Start (only household that meet the income qualifying
Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit -

Lifeline Rules

1. Lifeline is available to subscribers who can prove eligibility. When you sign up for Lifeline, you must show proof of participation.

2. One discount per household. A household is a group of people who live together and share income. If more than one person is your household gets Lifeline, you are breaking FCC rules and will lose your benefit.

3. You must recertify/renew every year.

4. Use or Lose it. You must use it at least once every 30 days.

5. Be honest. You must give true and accurate information on all Lifeline forms or questionnaires.

6. You may need to show other documents. Visit lifelinesupport.org to find documents.

How can I Apply?

There are 3 ways to apply for Lifeline:

1. Apply Online – click here

2. Mail in Your Application

Complete the application and then mail in copy of documentation that proves your eligibility.

ENGLISH SPANISH
FCC Form 5629: Lifeline Application FCC Form 5629: Lifeline Application
FCC Form 5630 : Recertification Form FCC Form 5630: Recertification Form
FCC Form 5631: Household Worksheet FCC Form 5631: Household Worksheet

3. Apply in Person

Visit our Main Business Office at 205 Main Street, New Effington, SD, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bring documentation that will prove your eligibility.

Lifeline https://www.lifelinesupport.org/

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