Phones At No Charge For Seniors
2. Who's Eligible?
Eligibility requirements for obtaining a free phone for seniors can differ depending on the state, but generally, you must either meet specific income criteria or be enrolled in one of the following programs:
· Medicaid
· Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or Food Stamps)
· Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
· Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8)
· Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
· Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
· National School Lunch Program’s Free Lunch Program
· Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
· Tribally-Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TTANF)
· Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
· Head Start (provided income eligibility criteria are met)
· State-specific assistance programs (if applicable)
Be aware that only one phone is allowed per household. Furthermore, the program permits you to receive either a cell phone or a home phone, but not both. Eligibility requirements vary by region. Please click here for more details.
