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Lifeline

Lifeline Assistance Program - Free Government Phone Program

Description

Created by the federal government in 1985, the Lifeline Assistance program helps qualifying low-income households by providing them with FREE wireless service, all so they can stay connected to what matters most—healthcare, loved ones, government services and more. If you are enrolled in Medicaid, a State-Funded Healthcare Program, or SNAP, you likely qualify for Assurance Wireless FREE wireless service.

Hours

Eligibility

135% or below of federal poverty guidelines or receive one of the following benefits: Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Federal Public Housing Assistance, Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribally-Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, Tribal Head Start, or Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit.

Fees

Intake Procedure

Apply Online

What To Bring

Provide proof of government benefit program participation or proof of income

Address

Phone Number

(888) 321-5880

Additional Languages

Website

Send service details to the following email address.

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Send service details to the following phone via text message (SMS).

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**Click on the checkbox for each program you want to send via email, text or print.**

What We Do

United Way of Bartholomew County leads our community in social service delivery, which provides long-term solutions to our most pressing challenges. We seek to ensure every individual has access to opportunities they need to reach their full potential, creating a stronger and more inclusive community for all.

Contact

1304 Hutchins Avenue

Columbus, Indiana 47201

Phone: 812-376-3001

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