Lifeline: a monthly discount on phone or internet service if you get Medicaid or SNAP (or have low income)

Kentucky and Indiana · Checked 2026-10-28

Get these first

Medicaid, SNAP or another listed program (or income at or below 135% of poverty); proof of that

Have proof you get Medicaid or SNAP (a benefit letter), or proof of income.
Apply on the Lifeline website, or ask a phone company that offers Lifeline to help you apply.
No internet? Print or ask for a paper application and mail it to Lifeline Support Center, PO Box 1000, Horseheads, NY 14845.
After you qualify, pick a phone or internet company that offers Lifeline and sign up.

What you can get: Lifeline provides qualified customers with a discount on monthly charges from their primary home phone line, even if it’s a cellphone. Official source
Who can get it: You can get Lifeline if you (or someone in your household) participate in one of these programs: Official source
What to bring: You may be asked to show proof of program participation when you apply for Lifeline (like a benefit letter or official document). Official source
How to apply: Apply now to confirm you qualify for the Lifeline program. Official source
Where to apply: After you apply, choose a phone or internet company that offers Lifeline and sign up. Official source
Who decides: Not confirmed yet
How fast they decide: Not confirmed yet