How to Qualify for a Lifeline Phone and Service in Hawaii
You are eligible for the government phone in Hawaii if you receive benefits from any of these programs:
- Federal Public Housing Assistance / Section 8
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Food Stamps
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- National School Lunch (free program only)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Medicaid
You may also qualify if your Total Household Income is at or under 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, which we've calculated for you below:
| Income Based Eligibility for Hawaii | |
|---|---|
| Members in Household | Annual income |
| 1 member | $18,846 |
| 2 members | $25,555 |
| 3 members | $32,265 |
| 4 members | $38,974 |
| 5 members | $45,684 |
| 6 members | $52,393 |
| 7 members | $59,103 |
| 8 members | $65,812 |
| For each additional member add $6,709 annually | |