Safe Connections Act: How Survivors Can Apply

Survivors can participate in the Lifeline program if they pursue a line separation request and are experiencing financial hardship. Survivors can confirm their financial hardship by participating in the existing Lifeline program requirements or through the below methods:

• If their household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
• Enrollment in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
• Enrollment in the Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch or Breakfast program, including enrollment at a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school or school district
• Received a Federal Pell Grant in the current award year