Affordable Connectivity Program

The Ultimate Guide to Internet Service for SSI Recipients

Posted on February 2, 2024

Internet service for SSI recipients has become indispensable for managing daily activities as numerous essential services have moved online. Whether you’re trying to access banking services or book a medical appointment, you’ll most likely be expected to do it online. Unfortunately, many Internet services are expensive. That’s why there’s a new program offering free internet […]

Emergency Broadband Benefit vs. Affordable Connectivity Program

Posted on December 12, 2023

In 2021, the Consolidated Appropriations Act appropriated $3.2 billion to the FCC to make broadband service more affordable for low-income households. As a temporary solution for the COVID-19 pandemic, the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program was a funding source for American families struggling to pay for internet service. The Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act initiated […]

How to Use Phone as a Hotspot

Posted on November 11, 2023

Today’s internet is impressive. The speed with which a person can upload and download information virtually anywhere is staggering. However, there are times when the internet becomes unavailable for your go-to devices. When your home internet connection is on the fritz, or you’re traveling and need to connect your laptop or tablet to Wi-Fi, you […]

Who Qualifies For Internet Subsidies? A Complete Guide to Affordable Internet

Posted on November 11, 2023

Is your family in need of free or affordable internet? If so, you may ask, “How do I qualify for free internet?” Depending on your financial status, you may be among many Americans qualifying for less expensive or free internet for low-income families. A federal initiative passed by Congress provides a program for broadband assistance […]

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