| Lifeline assistance – Lowers the cost of basic monthly local telephone service. Eligible consumers can receive $9.25 per month in discounts.
An individual is eligible if he or she participates in one the following:
• Household income at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines (see chart below)*
• Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) or any official Home Energy Assistance Program
• Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8
• Medicaid
• Food Stamps
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Not to be confused with Social Security Income
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• National School Lunch free lunch program (Does not include discounted lunch)
*2012 Estimated Income Requirements for a Household at or Below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Persons in Family Unit Annual Income
1 $15,080
2 $20,426
3 $25,772
4 $31,118
*For each additional person, add $5,346
Please call our office at (812) 667-5100 for additional information
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Save $ on your local phone bill with Lifeline assistance
