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2. How To Qualify For the Lifeline Program

Individuals can instantly qualify for the Lifeline program if they are considered low-income. Additionally, they also qualify if they participate in government assistance programs like:

  • SNAP / Cal-Fresh
  • Medicaid / Medi-Cal
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) or Section 8, etc.

The Lifeline Program are government-funded programs. Thus, the U.S. government requires applicants to submit proof of participation in a qualifying government benefit program along with proof of their identity and address. This helps ensure that only those that need assistance will have access to these benefits.

Step 2: Choose My Account > Upload Proof

You need to validate your information when uploading proof.

Step 3: Here, you need to enter your email address, ZIP code, and SSN.

Finally, after successfully validating your information, you will go-ahead to the next step. Here you will submit your required proofs. Then, click on Upload.

**Note: **The address on your identification MUST MATCH the address on your application. Otherwise, you MUST submit ADDITIONAL documentation proving that you reside at a different address. Hence, it is important that the uploaded documents are clear and easily readable. Additionally, you can only upload JPG/PNG files.

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