On September 5, Governor Dave Heineman signed a proclamation declaring the week of September 10-16 as Nebraska Lifeline Awareness Week.  The Nebraska Public Service Commission administers the program.

 

The proclamation brings attention to the national Lifeline phone assistance program.  Lifeline provides a monthly credit of $12.75 off monthly service for one landline or wireless phone to a qualified household.  This program helps those eligible to obtain phone service and access to emergency services.

 

Nebraskans seeking Lifeline assistance must be participating in one of the following programs offered through these agencies:

 

Department of Health and Human Services:  Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly Food Stamps); Low-Income Home Energy Assistance; Kids Connection (Children’s Health Insurance including SAM, MAC, EMAC) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (also known as Aid to Dependent Children)

Department of Education:  National School Free Lunch Program

Social Security Administration:  Supplemental Security Income (SSI)\

Federal Housing Administration:  Federal Public Housing Assistance

In addition, households may seek assistance if their income is at or below 135% of the poverty level.

 

If you have questions, please call our office and ask for the Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program (NTAP) at 402-471-3101 or toll free 800-526-0017.