Cell Phone Options offered at Lifeline Telephone Discount Programs
Lifeline is a government benefit program that provides monthly phone discounts for eligible low income consumers.
Voice
Hours
Website is 24 hours daily.
Application process
Visit website and call each carrier for more information. Click on "Get Lifeline," then follow the instructions listed in order. To view and connect with the companies that participate, click on "Companies Near Me" Call for assistance with Lifeline application if user has a disability.
Eligibility
A household may only enroll in one Lifeline discount program at a time, cell phone or landline. Household income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Level. OR Participates in any of the following programs: - Aged, Blind & Disabled (ABD) - Community Options Program Entry System - DSHS Chore Services - Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8) - Food Stamps (SNAP) - Housing & Essential Needs (HEN) - Medicaid/Medical Assistance/Medicare cost-share - Refugee Assistance - State Family Assistance - Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Fee
No fees for basic plans. Add on options such as additional minutes and texts cost extra and costs vary by carrier.
Agency info
Lifeline Telephone Discount Programs
Government benefit program that provides monthly phone service discounts, wireline or wireless, for eligible low income consumers. Seven companies in Washington offer a free cell phone and 350 free minutes every month, plus free voice mail, caller ID and call waiting. Low-cost additional minute packs can be purchased online, by phone and at stores. The phones come with one month’s free minutes, and new free minutes are added each month.