West Virginia Lifeline/Tel-Assistance
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WV Lifeline/Tel-Assistance Information for Customers of Spruce Knob Seneca Rocks Telephone, Inc.
Lifeline is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that make communications services more affordable for eligible low-income consumers. This benefit provides eligible customers with a monthly discount of up to $9.25 on qualifying internet service or telephone service bundled with qualifying internet service. In certain circumstances, a reduced benefit of $5.25 may be available for voice only telephone.
WV Tel-Assistance is a program that lowers the monthly telephone service by giving eligible low-income subscribers a discount on qualifying telephone service. This discounted rate provides a $2.00 monthly, non-transferable usage credit.
Consumers may qualify for the Lifeline/Tel-Assistance program if their gross household income level is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if they participate in any of the following federal assistance programs:
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit, or certain Tribal Programs.
To check further eligibility, you can contact your local Department of Health and Human Resources.
Lifeline/Tel-Assistance is limited to one discount per household. Lifeline/Tel-Assistance defines a household as anyone living at the same address who share income and household expenses. Lifeline/Tel-Assistance benefit is non-transferable and cannot be given to another person, even if they qualify.
Certification forms may be obtained by the Department of Health and Human Resources. Services may vary by telephone company. 1c