Lifeline support lowers the cost of monthly service. An eligible
customer may receive the Lifeline discount on either a wireline or
wireless connection, but the discount is available for only one
service connection per household. Lifeline discounts do not apply to
taxes, surcharges, and mileage charges.
-
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly
known as Food Stamps
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
- Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
- Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance*
-
Head Start (only households meeting the income qualifying
standard)*
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Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal
TANF)*
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Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations*
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You can also get Lifeline if your income is 135% or less
than the
Federal Poverty Guidelines. The guideline is based on your household size and state.
To qualify for UScellular's® Lifeline service
discount, you must be a resident of one of these states and
provide a card, letter, or another document as proof that you
qualify for one of the programs listed above.
- Iowa
- Illinois
- Kansas
- Maine
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- North Carolina
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Tennessee
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
*You must reside on Tribal Lands