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Check Your Eligibility

Find out if you qualify for a free Lifeline phone — the federal program that helps low-income households stay connected.

Step 1 of 3 Your State

What state do you live in?

Income limits vary — Alaska and Hawaii have higher thresholds.

Lifeline is available in all 50 states, D.C., U.S. territories, and Tribal lands. One benefit per household.

How many people are in your household?

Include yourself and everyone you live with and share expenses with.

1 person(s)

What is your annual household income?

Combined income from all household members before taxes.

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Do you participate in any of these programs?

Check all that apply. Participation in any one automatically qualifies you — regardless of income.

MedicaidFederal/state health coverage for low-income individuals

SNAP (Food Stamps)Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

SSI (Supplemental Security Income)Social Security income for aged, blind, or disabled individuals

Federal Public Housing AssistanceSection 8 / Housing Choice Voucher Program

Veterans Pension or Survivors BenefitVA pension programs for low-income veterans

Federal Pell GrantFederal grant for undergraduate students with financial need

Free / Reduced-Price School LunchNational School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Tribal ProgramsBureau of Indian Affairs, Tribal TANF, FDPIR, Tribal Head Start, or similar

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This tool provides an eligibility estimate based on 2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines (135% threshold) — the standard used by the Lifeline program. Results are not a guarantee of benefits. Final eligibility is determined through the FCC's National Verifier. Learn more →