Who is eligible for ACP discounts on broadband service?

A household is eligible to receive an ACP discount if a member of the household meets one of the following criteria:

  • Has an income that is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level;
  • Receives benefits from: Medicaid/Medi-Cal, SNAP/Cal-Fresh, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit, WIC, or Lifeline;
  • Is approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program; or
  • Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year.

ACP eligibility will be determined by USAC’s National Verifier and National Lifeline Accountability Database or an alternative verification process approved by the FCC.