Lifeline Assistance Program

Lifeline program

This program provides discounted phone service to qualifying low-income consumers. The program is administered in a partnership arrangement between the Federal Communications Commission and the Missouri Commission. Federal funding per Lifeline subscriber is $9.25 per month and is available to both landline and wireless companies with status as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier. ETC status means the company meets certain criteria established by the FCC and Missouri Commission. Missouri funding provides an additional $6.50 per month per Lifeline subscriber to landline ETCs (thus total funding of $15.75). For more information about the Lifeline program PDF Document click here or visit www.lifelinesupport.org.

Disabled program

This program provides a $6.50 discount on landline phone service to qualifying disabled consumers.

Be aware:

• Not all companies participate in the Lifeline or Disabled programs.
• Participation in either program is limited to one subscriber per household.
• Consumers need to contact a company to apply. Listed below is a sample application for this program in Missouri:
  • Application form for Low Income Lifeline Program.
  • Application form for Disabled Lifeline Program.