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Thereofore, to qualify for Lifeline and get a free phone from a service provider, you should fall into these categories.

If you are receiving benefits from one of the following government assistance programs, you will qualify for a free phone through the Lifeline Program:

  • Food Stamps or SNAP
  • Medicaid
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8 Housing)
  • Veterans Pension and Survivor’s Benefit
  • Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF)
  • Tribal Head Start (only those households meeting its income qualifying standard)
  • Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

You can also qualify for a free phone through your income. If your household’s annual income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, you will be eligible regardless of whether you participate in any of the above programs.

3. What Is Needed When Applying For A Free Phone?

During the application process, applicants will be required to upload proof of their identity, address, and income or participation in a qualifying government benefit program. Therefore, it’s recommended that you prepare the necessary documents before applying for the free phone program. Below are some examples of the documents that you will need to upload.

Document examples when qualifying through participation in a government assistance program:

  • Current or prior year’s statement of benefits from a qualifying state, federal or Tribal program
  • Notice letter of participation in a qualifying state, federal or Tribal Program
  • Program participation documents
  • Another official document evidencing the consumer’s participation in a qualifying state, federal or Tribal Program

Document examples when qualifying through household income:

  • Current income statement from your employer or a paycheck stub
  • Copy of last year’s State or Federal income tax return.
  • 3 consecutive months’ worth of your most current pay stubs.

You can check for more details HERE.

4. How To Apply For A Free Government Phone In Mississippi

  • Choose your phone plan. This is the Lifeline perk that you won’t want to miss out on. Do note that you can choose BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) if you only want to get the phone plan instead of a device.

If your residence is under Lifeline coverage, you will be able to process to this step.

  • Then, complete the online application by entering your personal information and uploading your proof of eligibility documentation.