Qualifying Government Assistance Programs

If you are currently participating in government assistance program, you are probably qualified to receive government assistance for your cell phone service. The qualifying programs vary by state.

In general, the Federal default qualifications are:

• Medicaid
• Veteran’s Pension or Survivor’s Pension Benefit
• SNAP - Food Stamps
• Federal Public Housing Ass't (Section 8)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Head Start (income eligible)
• Food Distr. Pgm on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
• Tribally Administered TANF
• Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
• Household Income (most states require income less than 135% of the poverty level)