Lifeline Telephone Assistance Program attempts to make telephone service more affordable for low-income households throughout Michigan.

Lifeline Service is a residential basic local exchange service offering available only to qualifying low-income consumers for which the customer pay reduced charges.

What are the Benefits?

• Reduced charges - There is a monthly discount in local telephone service charges. In most cases, the discount is $11.25 per month. For customers aged 65 or older, there is a discount of $12.35.
   
• Reduction in Local Telephone Line Installation Service Charges - Qualifying customers receive a 50% reduction, up to $30, on local telephone line installation service charges.

Who Qualifies?

Lifeline Service is available to customers whose household income does not exceed 150% of federal poverty standards.

FAMILY SIZE	MONTHLY INCOME MUST BE LESS THAN
1	$1,300.00
2	$1,750.00
3	$2,200.00
4	$2,650.00
5	$3,100.00
6	$3,550.00
7	$4,000.00
8	$4,450.00

Download the Lifeline Application.

If you have questions you can contact Lifeline Administration Service at 1-866-321-2323 or our office at 387-9911.