When most people think about New York, their first thought usually has something to do with New York City. The city has done more to further the economic growth of America over the years more than any other city in the country. Ironically, as most of the states in the country have seen reductions in the rates of unemployment, the Empire State has actually seen an increase. One reason for that is New York has always been the place where people look to enter the labor force, so with any sign of an improving economy, people will tend to gravitate toward New York for a chance to find gainful employment.

Assurance Wireless provides qualifying residents of New York with cell phones and 250 minutes monthly, absolutely free. Customers never, ever need to pay a fee or make any deposits, commit to a contract or submit to a credit check.

How to Qualify for Assurance Wireless in New York

You can qualify for Assurance Wireless service in New York under income-based eligibility criteria or government program-based eligibility criteria as long as no one else in your household currently has a Lifeline phone.

Government Program-Based Eligibility Guidelines

If you are a participant in one or more of the following government assistance programs, you probably qualify for Assurance Wireless phone service in New York:

  • Medicaid
  • Food Stamps
  • The National School Lunch Program’s Free Lunch Program
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Federal Public Housing Assistance/Section 8
  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

If you qualify for Assurance Wireless service under government program-based eligibility guidelines, you are NOW required to send in any supporting documentation at this time. If you qualify under the government program-based eligibility, you do not need to complete the income-based section.

Income-Based Eligibility Guidelines

If you do not qualify under government program eligibility, you may qualify for Assurance Wireless service in New York if your total household income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.  Find the size of your household below and compare the annual income. If your household income falls below this amount, then you probably qualify for Assurance Wireless service.

Size of Household

  

New York Maximum Income

1

15,080

2

20,426

3

25,772

4

31,118

5

36,464

6

41,810

7

47,156

8

52,502

For each additional household member, please add 5,346.

 

For an Application for an Assurance Wireless phone as a New York resident, please click the link below.

Click here to get an Assurance Wireless Application for New York

Other free government cell phone providers in the state of New York (click the link(s) below to see details about other providers in your state):

Safelink Wireless