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Documentation for Program Participation

Those who wish to get Lifeline benefits and qualify by means of enrollment in a qualifying gov't assistance program must show some type of proof of being in that program.

Do you have an EBT card? You can log into your account on-line to provide proof of eligiblity for Lifeline.
See the links below to find the EBT website for your state.

Acceptable types of proof are:

  • Screen capture from your EBT account. (Must display your name and last 4 digits of your account number along with your account status.)
  • A participation notice letter from a state program, federal program, or Tribal program
  • Program participation documents (e.g. Sup Nutrition Ass't Pgm (SNAP), Medicaid card, EBT - electronic benefit transfer card (or copy therof))
  • A statement showing benefits from the federal, state, or Tribal assistance program.
  • Other official document demonstrating that you or a member of your household receives benefits from a qualifying state, federal, or Tribal program

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EBT On-Line
Follow the link for your state below to log into your EBT account and provide us with proof of Eligibility. If you don't already have an account, you can create one by going to the website.
Just send us a screenshot of your account that shows your name and the EBT card status. You can capture a screen shot by holding down the ALT key and pressing the "Print Screen" key. Then "paste" into an email to us.

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Arkansas Maine Pennsylvania
Colorado Maryland Rhode Island
Indiana Minnesota Texas
Illinois Michigan Washington
Iowa Missouri West Virginia
Kansas Nevada Wisconsin
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All documents produced to show proof of participation in a gov't ass't program will be destroyed by the Lifeline provider after being reviewed.

Lifeline Eligibility

If you are currently participating in one of the qualifying government assistance programs, you are eligible for Lifeline benefits.
Program eligibility requires you to provide proof of your participation in at least one of the qualifying programs.
One of the items listed to the right may be used for proof.



   

You can also qualify for Lifeline benefits based on your income. If your total household income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, you can qualify for Lifeline.