Pennsylvania’s economy has been growing lately, but at a a very slow pace. That has been both welcome and unwelcome news for many of the residents of the state. While it is good that the state as a whole is getting back on track, the trend of lower unemployment has meant that many of those still on unemployment insurance are losing the extensions of their benefits  New federal laws are shortening previously extended unemployment benefits, leaving many without benefits. Pennsylvania has over 1.3 million people near or at the poverty line, so it is no small matter.

Assurance Wireless is one of  the free cell phone providers operating in the state of Pennsylvania, helping people stay in touch with the people they care about.  Assurance Wireless customers get a cell phone and 250 minutes monthly, absolutely free with no hassles, like bills or deposits to worry about.

How to Qualify for Assurance Wireless in Pennsylvania

You can qualify for Assurance Wireless service in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania:

  • Medicaid
  • Food Stamps
  • National School Lunch (Free Program Only)
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • General Assistance
  • 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 Pennsylvania 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

  

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania resident, please click the link below.

Click here to get an Assurance Wireless Application for Pennsylvania

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

Safelink Wireless