Understanding The Qualifications For Free Cell Phones

Free government cell phones are meant for the needy and for the people with certain disabilities. The main goal of the government for collaborating with the communication companies that made this spectacular provision happen is to improve the lives of the citizens with low income.

However, not all the poor citizens can avail it. There are qualifications (vary from state to state) that they need to meet in order for them to become eligible for the provision. For example, the total amount of their monthly income must meet certain federal guidelines to become qualified.

Participants of the existing government programs can become eligible as well. Being a part of the programs is very beneficial for the participants. Find out the reasons why below:

Medicare – This program guarantees the participants access to health insurance. This is for:

• Aged 65 and up.
• Younger people with disabilities.
• Individuals with end stage renal disease.
• Individuals with motor neuron disease.

TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) – The participants are given cash and the program aims for them to get off the assistance by helping them find a job. They are provided with monetary aid for a certain number of months depending on the state where they reside.

• The participant must find a job within 24 months of receiving cash aid.
• The aid lasts for 60 months or shorter.
• Some states continue the assistance for the eligible children in a household while enforcing the 60-months limit for the older ones.

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) – Or food stamps program offers nutrition assistance by purchasing food for the needy.

• Prepackaged foods like soft drinks and chocolates are allowed.
• Food from restaurants, supermarket deli, and fast food chains are ineligible.

Federal Housing – Or Section 8 Assistance program aids in providing safe and decent shelter to the needy.

SSI (Supplemental Security Income) – The participants are provided with stipends and the amount depends on their prior work. There is no need to apply for the SSI payment since the provision is automatic if the person is qualified for it.

• Pays monthly benefits.
• For individuals who are 65 years old and up.
• Blind people are eligible.
• Disabled people are eligible.

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) – The participants are assisted to meet their immediate home energy needs.

National School Lunch Program – This program provides nutritionally balanced and free lunches to children every school day.

• Operated in public schools.
• Operated in nonprofit private schools.
• Operated in residential child care institutions.

The government provides a basic mobile unit which can help the poor get by in this modern way of living. Every household is entitled to receive one wireless telephone or a mobile phone.