Florida’s economy is sort of a good news-bad news type of scenario. While Florida is slowly getting back to work, and has seen its unemployment rate drop significantly over the past couple of years, it still lags the national unemployment figure. However, Florida’s improving unemployment figure  means that for thousands, their unemployment benefits will  not be extended because of new Federal laws pertaining to states with falling joblessness.

One thing that is all good news is that Assurance Wireless is one of the companies working with the Lifeline program in the state of Florida Eligible residents may be eligible to get a cell phone and 250 minutes monthly, absolutely free.

How to Qualify for Assurance Wireless in Florida

You can qualify for Assurance Wireless service in Florida 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 Florida:

  • 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)
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs Program (BIA)

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 Florida if your total household income is at or below 150% 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

  

Florida

 Maximum Income

1

16,755

2

22,695

3

28,635

4

34,575

5

40,515

6

46,455

7

52,395

8

58,335

For each additional household member, please add 5,940.

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

Click here to get an Assurance Wireless Application for Florida

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

Safelink Wireless