You can qualify two ways: through your household income, or through participation in a qualifying government assistance program.
You automatically qualify if anyone in your household participates in:
You may also qualify if your total household income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for your household size.
| Household size | Annual income at/below |
|---|---|
| 1 | See current Federal Poverty Guidelines |
| 2 | See current Federal Poverty Guidelines |
| 3 | See current Federal Poverty Guidelines |
| 4+ | See current Federal Poverty Guidelines |
Exact thresholds are set annually by HHS and vary by state (Alaska and Hawaii use different guidelines). See our income limits guide for current figures.
Do you receive Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, or Federal Public Housing Assistance?
Is your household income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines?
Is anyone else in your household already enrolled in Lifeline?
Final eligibility is confirmed by the National Verifier during application.
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