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Qualifying households can receive discounted home and cellular phone services

California LifeLine Program

To verify participation in a qualifying program, provide either a benefit award letter, approval letter, statement of benefits, benefit verification letter, or school documentation that must include:

Individuals may qualify for Lifeline if they are enrolled in any of the following public assistance programs:

  • Medi-Cal
  • CalFresh
  • CalWORKs or Tribal TANF
  • Supplement Security Income (SSI)
  • Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8
  • Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC)
  • National School Lunch Program (NSL)
  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Identity Verification

California LifeLine Program Income Guidelines effective June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025:

Household Size Annual Income Limit
1-2 $28,700
3 $32,600
4 $39,700
Each additional member $7,100

For additional information

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Visit the Website

  • californialifeline.com
  • Apply for or renew services
  • Check your status
  • Find additional program guidelines

Provider Search

  • Visit californialifeline.com
  • Select Provider Search to search for home and cell phone service providers

California LifeLine
Call Center

  • English (866) 272-0349
  • Spanish (866)272-0350

New qualified customers

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