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Qualify for Free Phone Service via SSI Benefits

If you are a California resident receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you are pre-qualified for the federal Lifeline and ACP connectivity subsidies. Use our organization’s navigator to secure your free hardware and monthly service plan today.

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How SSI Maximizes Your Benefits

The federal government recognizes SSI enrollment as automatic proof of low-income status. This eliminates the need for California households to provide tax returns or salary information. Our navigator highlights authorized providers who offer **instant approval** and the most generous data packages for SSI recipients.

Instant Low-Income Status Verification

Access to Free 4G/5G Smartphones & Tablets

Required SSI Documentation

To finalize your enrollment through our California navigator, ensure you have a digital copy of one of the following:

  • Official SSA Award Letter (Current Year)
  • SSI Benefit Verification Letter
  • Social Security Statement of Benefits

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Verified SSI Success Stories

“As an SSI recipient, I thought the application would be complicated, but this site made it incredibly easy. Confirmed my eligibility instantly!”

Brenda H.San Jose, CA

“My SSI covers my phone bill now, which means I can afford to call my grandkids more often. This service is a true lifeline.”

Margaret L.Long Beach, CA

“Using my SSI letter was the fastest way to get a free phone. No confusing income forms. Great for Californians on a fixed budget.”

Robert K.Los Angeles, CA

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SSI Resident FAQ

The federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is recognized by the National Verifier as proof of income eligibility. This single qualification makes you eligible for combined Lifeline and ACP subsidies, resulting in a monthly bill of $0.

No. Federal mobile subsidies are considered non-cash benefits. They do not count as income and have zero impact on the status or amount of your Supplemental Security Income payments.