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LIFELINE LINK UP & TOLL LIMITATION -
"Your Link to Affordable Telephone Service"
This is a service that provides
discounts to eligible low income consumers helping them establish and maintain
telephone service.
Lifeline: Lowers the cost of basic monthly
local telephone service. Eligible consumers can receive up to $8.25 per month in
discounts. Additional state support may also be available.
Link Up: Replaces the cost of initiating new
telephone service. Eligible consumers can receive a 50% discount off the
one-time cost associated with installing telephone service (up to a maximum of
$30). Eligible consumers also qualify for a deferred payment schedule for the
remaining costs up to $200.
Toll Limitation: Supports eligible consumers
who wish to avoid incurring large long distance fees by choosing toll blocking
or toll control at no cost.
Eligibility Guidelines:
Eligibility for Lifeline Link Up and Toll Limitation Service varies state by
state. Individuals may be eligible for these programs if they participate in one
of the following programs:
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Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
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Medicaid
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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National School Lunch (free program only)
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
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2011 Guidelines |
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Family Size |
Income |
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$14,702 |
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2 |
$19,859 |
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3 |
$25,016 |
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4 |
$30,173 |
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5 |
$35,330 |
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6 |
$40,487 |
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7 |
$45,644 |
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8 |
$50,801 |
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Each additional person |
$5,157 |
To apply for these services interested customers should call
1-888-587-7034. For additional information about these
programs, please visit the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC)
website at
www.lifelinesupport.org (Click on the link to go to the website)
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