Which government programs make me eligible for Lifeline?

You may qualify for TAG Mobile’s free service through participation in several federal assistance programs.

Qualifying programs

• Medicaid
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
• Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
• Tribal-specific programs (for residents of Tribal lands)

Do veterans benefits, SSI, or SSDI qualify?

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit are qualifying Lifeline programs.

Veteran status alone is not the same as receiving a qualifying pension or survivors benefit. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is different from SSI and is not listed by USAC as a qualifying program on its own.

How to choose the correct eligibility route

1. Check the exact benefit name on your award letter.
2. Select that qualifying program in your application if it is listed.
3. If you receive SSDI without another qualifying program, check whether your total household income meets the income-based eligibility requirements.
4. Follow the application’s instructions for submitting proof. A Social Security benefit statement may be used as income documentation when it meets the requirements.

Check USAC’s qualifying programs · Review accepted income documents

How to prove participation

Provide an official document — such as a benefit award letter or statement — that shows your current or prior-year participation in one of these programs.

Enter your ZIP code to start your eligibility check.