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FEDERAL FUNDS AVAILABLE TO HELP PATIENTS AFFORD BROADBAND

BACKGROUND

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a benefit program to help households afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare, and more. The benefit provides a discount of:

* Up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households

* Up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands

* $100 one-time discount to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 towards the purchase price

The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.

__WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE FCC AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM? __

A household is eligible for the program if:

Household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines , or if a member of a household meets at least one of the criteria below:

* Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;

* Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income internet program;

Participates in one of the below federal assistance programs: The National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision

* SNAP

* Medicaid

* WIC

* Federal Public Housing Assistance

* Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

* Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits

* or Lifeline;

* [Participates in one of these assistance programs and lives on Qualifying Tribal Lands: ](https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/do-i-qualify/enhanced-tribal-benefit/#qualifying-lands) * Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance o Tribal TANF

* Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

* Tribal Head Start (income-based)

Need More Information?

Check out the FCC Affordable Connectivity Program Consumer FAQ for more information on the benefit or call the ACP Support Center at (877) 384-2575 if you need to talk to someone about your eligibility or application status.