Lifeline Program

How Your Phone Can Save Your Life in an Emergency

Posted on May 5, 2020

Most people are aware of the importance of cell phones in emergencies. But many do not realize that phones can be set up to help save a life. How Your Cell Phone Can Save Your Life Most ways to use a cell phone to save your life are obvious, e.g., calling a tow truck when […]

How to Qualify for a Lifeline Phone in Oklahoma

Posted on March 3, 2020

If you’ve been unable to afford a cell phone, you may be wondering what programs or services are out there to help you in this technology-induced dilemma. Have you ever heard of the Federal Lifeline Assistance Program? This game-changing, government-funded program was started in 1985 and is part of the Universal Service Fund. The purpose […]

9 Simple Ways to Lower Your Cell Phone Bill?

Posted on February 2, 2020

Everyone enjoys saving money. The question is how to cut expenses enough to make those savings last from month to month and year to year. Household expenses are categorized as either “fixed” or “variable.” Fixed costs are things that never, or rarely, change in amount, like your mortgage/rent payment, car payment, or health insurance premium. […]

How to Get Lifeline Service in Oklahoma

Posted on January 1, 2020

Did you know that you can get free cell phones if you live in Oklahoma? Also known as Lifeline phones, they are offered through a special program to anyone who resides in the state. Two Ways to Qualify Basically, there are two ways to qualify for a free Lifeline phone. You don’t need to meet […]

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Lifeline Program

Due to sharing many of the same eligibility requirements those currently enrolled in the lifeline program may qualify for The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) also.

Medicaid / Medi-Cal

Program Approval Letter, Benefit Statement, or Verification of Coverage Letter, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program or state equivalent,
  • Name of the beneficiary,
  • Address of the beneficiary, and
  • Date of the award

OR

Eligibility Screenshot or printout from an online portal or website tool, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program or state equivalent,
  • Name of the beneficiary
  • Medical Identification number, OR
  • Case number,
  • Eligibility dates, OR
  • Current participation status

Federal Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans & Survivors Pension Benefit

Pension Grant Letter, should contain the following basic information:

  • Participant’s name
  • Address
  • A decision about the participant’s monthly entitlement amount
  • Payment start date

Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)

FPHA award letter, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program,
  • Date of the award,
  • Name of the beneficiary, and
  • Award amount.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Approval Letter or Benefit Statement issued by the SSA, or on SSA letterhead.

  • Consumer’s name
  • Date
  • Eligibility Date
  • Claim number OR Other consumer identification number
  • Payment amount

SNAP / Food Stamps / CalFresh

Program Approval Letter, Benefit Statement, or Verification of Coverage Letter, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program,
  • Name of the beneficiary,
  • Eligibility dates, OR
  • Current participation status

OR

Eligibility Screenshot or printout from an online portal or website tool, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program or state equivalent,
  • Name of the beneficiary,
  • Case number,
  • Eligibility dates, OR
  • Current participation status