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The Top 10 Items Your Phone’s Already Replaced

Phones Are Multiuse Devices When you think about it, smartphones, cell phones, or Lifeline phones do the work of dozens of different devices that we used to buy separately. For…

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Seven Reasons to Have a Smartphone

Smartphone’s Are Versatile Whether or not you already own one, you’re probably aware of the many valid reasons to have a smartphone. When you take advantage of programs that offer…

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How Your Phone Can Save Your Life in an Emergency

Most people are aware of the importance of cell phones in emergencies. But many do not realize that phones can be set up to help save a life. How Your…

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Sofia A.

How to Use Your Android Smartphone or Tablet Effectively

Guides that explain how to use your android device effectively should include explanations of its basic elements, e.g., the desktop, the status bar, and other key features. How to Use…

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A Survival Guide for Coping with a Stolen or Lost Cell Phone

When Your Phone Is Lost or Stolen Every day, people lose their cell phones, become victims of thieves, or simply misplace them. Fortunately, just about every smartphone, free cellphone, and…

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How to Make Sure Your Smartphone is Cyber Secure

If you own a smartphone, it is essential to take standard precautions to protect the device and its data from thieves and malicious users. Smartphone security should be the first…

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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.

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

Federal Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans & Survivors Pension 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

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