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How can I prove I participate in a government assistance program?

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Enrolling in the Lifeline/Affordable Connectivity Program is a pretty simple process, but it will require you to gather and submit some paperwork. This paperwork is called “proof documents” because, yes, you are required to prove that you are qualified.

If you participate in one qualifying government assistance program, you should submit proof that you participate in it. Even if you participate in a dozen qualifying government programs, you only need to submit proof that you participate in one of them. Anything beyond that first document is overkill and will only help bog down your application.

Here are the various “proof documents” you need to submit, depending on which government assistance programs you participate in:

Supplemental Security Income (SSI))

  • Benefit Check Stub from the Social Security Administration
  • Social Security Statement of Benefits
  • Other official documentation from a State Agency indicating current participation

Food Stamps, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

  • Award Letter
  • Other official documentation from a State Agency indicating current participation

Section 8, or Federal Public Housing Assistance

  • Award Letter
  • Public Housing Assistance Lease Agreement
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Other official documentation from Public Housing Agency

Medicaid

  • Award Letter
  • Other official documentation from a State Agency indicating current participation

Veterans Pension or Survivor’s Pension

  • Pension Grant Letter
  • Veterans Pension COLA Adjustment Letter
  • Survivors Pension Benefit Summary Letter

How do you know which plan to enroll in? You can find all the service providers in your state and all the plans they offer on our page that lists all providers for each state.

The service provider you choose will review your application and let you know if you have been approved or declined.

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