The full explanation
Only one discount is allowed per household. USAC runs the program, and the phone or internet company signs you up. The application asks for part of your Social Security number or a Tribal ID number. Each year, your eligibility is checked again.
An example
Gloria's family gets SNAP. Gloria calls a phone company that takes part in Lifeline, shows the benefit letter as proof and gets a discount on her monthly bill.
You will see it in…
- The Lifeline application or your phone or internet company's form
- Notices asking you to confirm each year that you still qualify
- Your monthly phone or internet bill, with the discount
