What is Lifeline Phone Service?

The PA Lifeline program is a government benefit that provides millions of eligible customers with free cell phone service* in PA.

You may qualify for the Lifeline program in PA if you receive assistance from:

  • SNAP / Food Stamps
  • Medicaid
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Other government programs

You may also qualify for phone service from PA Lifeline providers like enTouch Wireless if your total household income meets the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

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SNAP / FOOD STAMPS

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MEDICAID

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SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI)

How Does the Lifeline Assistance Program in Pennsylvania Help Low-Income Individuals and Families? 

With the PA Lifeline program, families and individuals who have found themselves in a difficult financial situation because of unemployment, disability, or other circumstances can access free government phone service in PA. These situations can make maintaining a phone service subscription or buying a phone almost impossible. The Lifeline program in Pennsylvania is designed to assist people by providing solutions they can start using right now.

Since phones have become an indispensable part of functioning in society, the Pennsylvania Lifeline assistance program removes some of the financial burdens of maintaining one on your own. It can also enable low-income Americans to have access to important services like employment, healthcare, and school.

These Lifeline benefits simplify the decision for people by providing a straightforward application process. Eligible low-income consumers can participate and get what’s commonly referred to as an Obama phone in PA without having to choose between essential phone and internet service and their basic needs. The Pennsylvania Lifeline program ensures access to vital communication tools is within reach for those who need it most.

Access to a free government phone service in PA can free up money to spend on groceries, utilities, clothing, various supplies for children, medicine, and other urgent expenses that can make a huge difference in daily life. That’s why enTouch provides free phone service in PA for seniors, veterans, and families who qualify!

For many people, government assistance through the PA Lifeline program is the only way to obtain basic phone services in the house. Having access to a phone plays a vital role in the opportunities that a person can get and the info they may need. 

Today, the Lifeline phone program in Pennsylvania and its providers make a considerable difference for tens of thousands of people across the nation. People can access phone services in their area at a discounted price or no cost!

As more people learn about the Lifeline Program, Pennsylvania and other states can benefit from it and ensure every American has access to essential communication services. After submitting a Lifeline application, low-income households, people on tribal lands, or other eligible Lifeline consumers can receive talk, text, and data bundled services and a free phone, internet, or both from a reliable provider.

The good news is that access to the PA Lifeline program has been streamlined and simplified through a rapid verification system that allows people to register online instead of doing it in an office or store. As a result, getting a free phone service through Lifeline in Pennsylvania has become more accessible than ever before. Plus, you can always reach out to our team to better understand eligibility requirements, confirm your application is filled out correctly, or ask about the annual recertification process.

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Do I Qualify for FREE Phone Service?*

You may qualify for Lifeline free government phone service in PA by participating in select government assistance programs or meeting income guidelines.

QUALIFY BY PROGRAM

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 SNAP / FOOD STAMPS

WHAT DO I NEED?

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MEDICAID

WHAT DO I NEED?

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SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI)

WHAT DO I NEED?

VETERANS PENSION AND SURVIVORS BENEFIT

WHAT DO I NEED?

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FEDERAL PUBLIC HOUSING ASSISTANCE (FPHA)

WHAT DO I NEED?

You may qualify for Lifeline benefits if your total household income meets the poverty guidelines for your state.

Qualify By Income in Pennsylvania

Persons in Household Income
1 member $20,331
2 members $27,594
3 members $34,857
4 members $42,120
5 members $49,383
Each additional member $7,263

*Based on 135% of the 2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines.

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Source: U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines Used to Determine Financial Eligibility for Certain Federal Programs, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, January 17, 2024. If you provide documentation that does not cover a full year (such as current paycheck stubs), you must submit three (3) consecutive months’ worth of the same type of document from the previous twelve months. NOTE: All new applicants will need to submit proof of government assistance in order to complete enrollment. There are several easy methods to submit proof eligibility; you will be able to select what method is best for you later in the signup process.

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Contact the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission

If you have unresolved issues after contacting enTouch Wireless Customer Support, you may contact:

Bureau of Consumer Services:
PO Box 3265
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265

  • Local: 717.783.1740
  • Toll-Free: 800.692.7380
  • Web: Click Here

enTouch Wireless Customer Support

Dial 611 on your Lifeline phone PA(Monday – Friday: 11am – 11pm ET)

  ID Guidelines

  • U.S. Driver License
  • Certificate of U.S. Citizenship
  • Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship
  • U.S. Passport/U.S. Territory Passport
  • Foreign Passport
  • U.S. government, military, state or Tribal issued-ID, which includes date of birth and/or Social Security Number and/or Tribal ID
  • U.S. Military ID cards (active or reserve duty, dependent of a military member, retired member, discharged from service, medical/religious personnel)
  • Common Access Card (only if designated as Active Military or Active Reserve or Active Selected Reserve)
  • Military Discharge documentation, which includes date of birth and/or Social Security Number and/or Tribal ID
  • Northern Mariana Card
  • Permanent Resident Card
  • Permanent Resident Alien Card
  • Permanent Resident Re-Entry Permit
  • Temporary Resident Identification Card
  • Employment Authorization Card
  • Mexican Consular Card (Matricula Consular - 2006, 2014, 2015 and later versions)

 

*All forms of ID must be valid and used before expiration date.

Qualify by income and provide one of the following as proof.

  • Prior Year’s State, Federal or Tribal Tax Return
  • Unemployment/Workers' Compensation Benefits Statement
  • Divorce Decree or Child Support Documents
  • Veterans Administration Benefits Statement
  • Current Income Statement from Employer or Paycheck Stubs
  • Retirement/Pension Benefits Statement
  • Social Security Benefits Statement

Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (BIA)

BIA Award letter, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program,
  • Name of the beneficiary
  • Address of the beneficiary
  • Date of the award

Tribal Head Start

Head Start Award letter, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program,
  • Name of the beneficiary
  • Address of the beneficiary
  • Date of the award

Tribally-Administered Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)

TANF Award letter, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program,
  • Name of the beneficiary
  • Address of the beneficiary
  • Date of the award

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

Notice of Action (award letter) acknowledging eligibility for FDPIR benefits;

  • Name of the beneficiary;
  • The beginning and ending dates of the award or certification period; and
  • The telephone number of the Food Distribution Program office, and the name and address of the person to contact for additional information.

OR

FDPIR participation documents(e.g., a benefit card or copy of a benefit card);

  • Name of the beneficiary
  • The beginning and ending dates of the award or certification period; and
  • The telephone number of the Food Distribution Program office, and the name and address of the person to contact for additional information.

Lifeline Program

Due to sharing many of the same eligibility requirements those currently enrolled in the lifeline program may qualify for The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) also.

 

Medi-Cal / Medicaid

Program Approval Letter, Benefit Statement, or Verification of Coverage Letter, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program or state equivalent,
  • Name of the beneficiary,
  • Address of the beneficiary, and
  • Date of the award

OR

Eligibility Screenshot or printout from an online portal or website tool, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program or state equivalent,
  • Name of the beneficiary
  • Medical Identification number, OR
  • Case number,
  • Eligibility dates, OR
  • Current participation status

CalFresh / Food Stamps / SNAP

Program Approval Letter, Benefit Statement, or Verification of Coverage Letter, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program,
  • Name of the beneficiary,
  • Eligibility dates, OR
  • Current participation status

OR

Eligibility Screenshot or printout from an online portal or website tool, should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program or state equivalent,
  • Name of the beneficiary,
  • Case number,
  • Eligibility dates, OR
  • Current participation status

Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit

Pension Grant Letter should contain the following basic information:

  • Participant’s name
  • Address
  • A decision about the participant’s monthly entitlement amount
  • Payment start date

Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)

FPHA award letter should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program,
  • Date of the award,
  • Name of the beneficiary, and
  • Award amount.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Approval Letter or Benefit Statement issued by the SSA or on SSA letterhead.

  • Consumer’s name
  • Date
  • Eligibility Date
  • Claim number OR Other consumer identification number
  • Payment amount

Medicaid / Medi-Cal

Program Approval Letter, Benefit Statement, or Verification of Coverage Letter should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program or state equivalent,
  • Name of the beneficiary,
  • Address of the beneficiary, and
  • Date of the award

OR

Eligibility Screenshot or printout from an online portal or website tool should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program or state equivalent,
  • Name of the beneficiary
  • Medical Identification number, OR
  • Case number,
  • Eligibility dates, OR
  • Current participation status

SNAP / Food Stamps / CalFresh

Program Approval Letter, Benefit Statement, or Verification of Coverage Letter should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program,
  • Name of the beneficiary,
  • Eligibility dates, OR
  • Current participation status

OR

Eligibility Screenshot or printout from an online portal or website tool should contain the following basic information:

  • Name of the program or state equivalent,
  • Name of the beneficiary,
  • Case number,
  • Eligibility dates, OR
  • Current participation status

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  Eligibility Documents

  • Current or prior year's statement of benefits from a qualifying state, federal or Tribal Program.
  • Notice letter of participation in a qualifying state, federal or Tribal Program.
  • Program participation documents.
  • Another official document evidencing the consumer's participation in a qualifying state, federal or Tribal Program.
  • Unemployment Documentation (notice of unemployment benefit payment or notice of successfully submitted application for unemployment benefits)
  • Copy of last year's State or Federal income tax return.
  • 3 consecutive months' worth of your most current pay stubs.
  • Social Security benefits statement. Veterans Administration benefits statement.
  • Retirement/Pension benefits statement.
  • Divorce decree or child support document.
  • Unemployment/Workers' Compensation benefits statement.