Washington DC Lifeline Program provides financial assistance to low-income District of Columbia residents and helps ensure that they can afford telephone service, either through a traditional telephone company or through a qualified wireless provider.

Do You Qualify for Lifeline Washington DC?

To qualify for Lifeline you must be enrolled in a qualifying social service program (see below):

• Medicaid
• Food Stamps
• Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8)
• Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
• National School Free Lunch Program
• OR your income must be below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines.

If you think you may qualify, please call your local telephone company or Verizon [Washington DC, DC], at 1-800-253-0846.

Lifeline Washington DC Hotline: 1-800-253-0846