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Program Description:
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The Tel-life (Lifeline) program is available to help low-income
Marylanders obtain telephone service. The program helps individuals
keep local phone rates affordable.
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Eligibility:
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The Tel-life program can provide savings on hook-up charges and
basic monthly telephone bills. People who receive Temporary Cash
Assistance (TCA), Public Assistance to Adults (PAA), Food Stamps
(FS), Medical Assistance (MA), Temporary Disability Assistance Program
(TDAP), Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP), Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
can apply for this program.
The application process takes approximately 30 days. Customers are
not charged to change telephone service to Tel-Life service. The
service includes reduced telephone rates, and discounts on line
connection and wiring charges. Tel-Life is most helpful to people
who generally make fewer than 30 calls per month. Additional billing
costs are incurred for customers who make more than 30 calls per month.
Tel-Life customers also can get reduced rates on installation charges
for 1 outlet and can request that installation fees be divided into 6
monthly payments.
For more information on getting connected or to request an application,
call (800) 525-0145 or click here to visit the Verizon Tel-Life website.
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