Income Eligibility

Consumers may qualify for the Lifeline program if they participate in a qualifying program or have a gross household income at or below 135 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.

The table below reflects 135% of the 2022 Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG).

Household Size	48 Contiguous States, DC, & Territories	Alaska	Hawaii
1 person	$18,347	$22,937	$21,101
2 people	$24,719	$30,902	$28,431
3 people	$31,091	$38,867	$35,762
4 people	$37,463	$46,832	$43,092
5 people	$43,835	$54,797	$50,423
6 people	$50,207	$62,762	$57,753
7 people	$56,579	$70,727	$65,084
8 people	$62,951	$78,692	$72,414
For each additional person, add	$6,372	$7,965	$7,331

Note: The Federal Poverty Guidelines are adjusted annually, and the above chart reflects guidelines for 2022.

A list of requirements for documentation demonstrating income eligibility can be found on the National Verifier Acceptable Documentation page.