Lifeline Eligibility 2026: Do You Qualify?

1. Income-Based Eligibility

You qualify for Lifeline if your total household income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. For 2026, those approximate limits are:

1 Person: ~$21,500 / year
2 People: ~$29,100 / year
4 People: ~$44,500 / year

2. Program-Based Eligibility

Even if your income is higher, you qualify if you or someone in your household participates in:

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Medicaid
SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
Federal Public Housing Assistance
Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit

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Am I Eligible for Lifeline?

1. Income-Based Eligibility

2. Program-Based Eligibility