| Do you qualify for $1 a month wireless service? |
You are eligible for GCI's LIFELINE Service if you are enrolled in Adult Public Assistance, Food Stamps or similar government programs and are a resident of a certificated Lifeline Area. This special offer includes FREE Voice Mail, Unlimited Text Messaging, Caller ID, Call Waiting and 3-Way Calling.
| What government programs cover Lifeline? |
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Food Stamps
- Medicaid
- Federal Public Housing Assistance
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
- Alaska Temporary Assistance Program
- Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)
- Adult Public Assistance (which includes aid to the aged, blind and disabled)
- BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs) General Assistance
- Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Head Start (meeting qualifying income standards)
- National School Lunch Program's Free Lunch program
- Denali KidCare
- WIC Program (Women, Infants and Children Care Program)
- Pioneer Home Payment Assistance
- Alaska State Housing Corporation Programs -
- Public Housing
- Interest Rate Reduction for Low Income Borrowers
- Home Investment Partnership
- Low Incumbent Housing Tax Credit Program
- State of Alaska Heating Assistance Program
- Veterans Administration Disability Pension
- Senior Citizen Housing Development Fund
- State of Alaska Senior Benefits Program
- Childcare Assistance Program, Pass I, II and III
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| Lifeline Eligibility Level |
| Size of Household |
Lifeline Eligibility Level |
Documentation of "household" income must be provided in one of the following forms: |
| 1 |
$18,360 |
- A previous year's state of federal tax return
- A current income statement from an employer or 3 months of paycheck stubs
- A statement of benefits from the U.S. Social Security Admin.
- A statement of benefits from the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
- A retirement or pension statement of benefits
- An unemployment or worker's compensation statement of benefits
- A federal or tribal notice of letter of participation in general assistance
- A divorce decree or child support document
- Any other official document to substantiate income
“Household” means all persons who occupy a housing unit, regardless of whether they are related to each other. |
| 2 |
$24,813 |
| 3 |
$31,266 |
| 4 |
$37,719 |
| 5 |
$44,172 |
| 6 |
$50,625 |
| 7 |
$57,078 |
| 8 |
$63,531 |
| For each additional person, add |
$6,453 |
| Frequently asked questions. |
Q: How does this program work?
A: GCI has partnered up with USAC, a government agency, to ensure that low-income consumers have access to quality tele-communications. This means that if you are eligible you can receive GCI's wireless service at a reduced rate of one dollar per month! GCI has partnered up with USAC, a government agency, to ensure that low-income consumers have access to quality tele-communications. This means that if you are eligible you can receive GCI's wireless service at a reduced rate of one dollar per month!
Q: Am I Eligible?
A: If your primary residence is in a Lifeline certified area, including: Anchorage, Fairbanks, Homer, Juneau, Kenai, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Palmer, Seward, Soldotna, Valdez and Wasilla or adjoining areas, and you are a recipient of any one of the programs listed you may qualify.
Q: How do I sign up?
A: You can stop by one of our locations statewide, or contact GCI by phone at 265-5400/800-800-4800. One of our sales staff will take it from there. It's that easy!
Q: What features do I get with my service?
A: GCI includes Voice Mail, Caller ID, Unlimited Text Messaging and Call Waiting with all service plans*.
Q: How many minutes do I get?
A:You will receive unlimited state network-wide minutes every month.
Q: Can call long distance?
A: You can either apply to qualify for Long Distance pending an acceptable credit review, or use a calling card.
Q: Can I roam?
A: Roaming outside the GCI network is subject to credit approval; some networks allow roaming and in those instances roaming and long distance charges will apply.
Q: Are there any extra costs?
A: Roaming outside the GCI network is subject to credit approval; some networks allow roaming and in those instances roaming and long distance charges will apply. Wireless service is subject to administrative fees and surcharges. Contact GCI by phone at 265-5400/800-800-4800 for detailed information on other fees that may apply to your GCI Wireless service.
*Some restrictions apply. You will be responsible for all taxes and fees that apply. "Household" means all persons who occupy a housing unit, regardless of whether they are related to each other.
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