How Veterans Pension gets you a free phone
Veterans Pension is one of the qualifying programs for Lifeline,
the federal benefit that discounts phone and internet service
for low-income households. Enrollment in Veterans Pension
qualifies your entire household — you do not need to
pass an income test as well.
Also searched as:
“VA pension”
,“survivors benefit”
.
What counts as proof
Your VA benefit summary letter, downloadable from VA.gov, showing you receive Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension.
How to apply
- Check your household qualifies.
Anyone in the household on Veterans Pension is enough.
- Gather your documents. Your VA benefit summary letter, downloadable from VA.gov, showing you receive Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension.
- Apply at the National Verifier. Every
Lifeline application is checked by USAC at
lifelinesupport.org.
- Pick a provider. Approval is not service.
Choose a company that covers your ZIP and enroll with them.
Which providers to apply to
Every approved Lifeline provider accepts every qualifying route,
so
being on Veterans Pension
does not limit your choice. What limits it is geography. Start
with your state: