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Who is eligible for Lifeline?

Customers who participate in certain social service programs or whose annual household income is below a specific threshold are eligible for Lifeline. The qualifying programs and income levels vary by state. In altafiber's service area, the eligibility standards are as follows:
  • Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8)
  • Survivor Pension Benefits Program 
  • Medicaid 
  • Veterans Pension Benefits Program 
  • Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Income 
  • Household income at or below 135% of the federal poverty level. For 2020, 135% of the poverty level is the following:
Household Size Annual Income Monthly Income
1 $17,226.00 $1,435.50
2 $23,274.00 $1,935.50
3 $29,322.00 $2,443.50
4 $35,370.00 $2,947.50
5 $41,418.00 $3,451.50
6 $47,466.00 $3,955.50
7 $53,514.00 $4,459.50
8 $59,562.00 $4,963.50
Each Add'l Person $6,048.00 $504.00