Do You Qualify for a Free Government Phone?

Two Ways to Qualify

1. Program-Based Eligibility

If you or anyone in your household participates in any of these programs, you automatically qualify:

• Medicaid — Including state-specific programs like Medi-Cal
• SNAP — Also known as food stamps, EBT, or CalFresh
• SSI — Supplemental Security Income
• Federal Housing Assistance — Section 8 or public housing
• WIC — Women, Infants, and Children Program
• Veterans Pension — Or Survivors Pension Benefit
• Free School Lunch Program — National School Lunch
• Pell Grant — Current award year recipients

2. Income-Based Eligibility

If you don't participate in any of the programs above, you may still qualify based on household income. Your total household income must be at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines:

Household Size	Annual Income Limit
1	$19,320
2	$26,130
3	$32,940
4	$39,750
5	$46,560
Each additional	+$6,810

*Figures are approximate. Check current year limits on the FCC website. Alaska and Hawaii have higher limits.

How to Apply