Do I Qualify? | Independent Lifeline & ACP Eligibility Guide

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Federal subsidies through the Lifeline and ACP programs are available to millions of American households. As an independent resource center, we help you verify your status instantly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The fastest way to qualify is through participation in major federal assistance programs such as **SNAP (Food Stamps)**, **Medicaid**, **Supplemental Security Income (SSI)**, or **Veterans Pension Benefits**. Participation in these programs acts as automatic proof of low-income status.

No. If you receive benefits like SNAP or Medicaid, your participation is sufficient proof. You can skip the complicated process of providing tax returns or pay stubs by simply verifying your program enrollment during the application.

Lifeline provides a standard subsidy (up to $9.25), while ACP provides a larger connectivity benefit (up to $30). Most authorized providers in our navigator list combine these federal subsidies to offer unlimited talk, text, and data plans at **no monthly cost** to the consumer.