Washington DC is always been a juxtaposition of contrasts with the most powerful people in the country living and working next to many of the poorest.  Washington continues to have the highest unemployment figure in the country, with 29 consecutive months of double digit unemployment. However, that trend has snapped as the rate has shown some downward movement lately. Many residents are starting to find work out side of the district, and away from the traditional employer, the Federal government, and are finding work in the surrounding areas. Nevertheless, the District has the highest proportion of its citizens in poverty than any other state in the nation.

Assurance Wireless has been approved to operate in the District of Columbia.  DC residents may be eligible to get a cell phone and 250 minutes monthly, absolutely free.

How to Qualify for Assurance Wireless in the District of Columbia

You can qualify for Assurance Wireless service in Washington DC 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 DC:

  • Medicaid
  • Food Stamps/ SNAPS
  • National School Lunch (Free Program Only)
  • 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 Washington DC 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

  

DC

 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 DC resident, please click the link directly below.

Click here to get an Assurance Wireless Application for Washington DC

 

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

Safelink Wireless