Here are the ways you can qualify for Lifeline Programs Based on Your Income.
You may qualify for Lifeline when your income is 135 percent or less than Federal Poverty Guidelines.
The Federal Poverty Guidelines are based on your household size and the state where you live.
Income Eligibility: Here is the income data reflecting 135% of the 2023 Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Household Size: 1 Alaska: $24,584 Hawaii: $22,640 48 Contiguous States, DC, &Territories: $19,683
Household Size: 2 Alaska: $33,264 Hawaii: $30,618 48 Contiguous States, DC, &Territories: $26,622
Household Size: 3 Alaska: $41,945 Hawaii: $38,597 48 Contiguous States, DC, &Territories: $33,561
Household Size: 4 Alaska: $50,625 Hawaii: $46,575 48 Contiguous States, DC, &Territories: $40,500
Household Size: 5 Alaska: $59,306 Hawaii: $54,554 48 Contiguous States, DC, &Territories: $47,439
Household Size: 6 Alaska:$67,986 Hawaii: $62,532 48 Contiguous States, DC, &Territories: $54,378
Household Size: 7 Alaska: $76,667 Hawaii: $70,511 48 Contiguous States, DC, &Territories: $61,317
Household Size: 8 Alaska: $85,347 Hawaii: $78,489 48 Contiguous States, DC, &Territories: $68,256
For each additional person add $8,681 for Alaska, $7,979 for Hawaii, and $6,939 for the other 48 Contiguous States, DC, and Territories.
When you apply for Lifeline You might need to provide proof of your income like an income tax return or 3 pay stubs.