Do you have a link for that commercial?
Going back just a couple of years, the elderly, retired folks got RECYCLED phones, which they could only use for 911.
This SafeLink phone is for "income eligible." You may qualify if you are a recipient of food stamps or Medicaid - in other words, low income.
While the present-day elderly probably ARE eligible, they are more than likely not going to get one. The remaining "elderly" remember the Great Depression. They are generally too proud to take ANYTHING from the government.
How to Qualify
The process to qualify for Lifeline Service depends on the State you live in. In general, you may qualify if...
1.You already participate in other State or Federal assistance program such as Federal Public Housing Assistance, Food Stamps and Medicaid.
OR
2.Your total household income is at or below of the poverty guidelines set by your State and/or the Federal Government.
AND
3.No one in your household currently receives Lifeline Service through another phone carrier.
4.You have a valid United States Postal Address. In order for us to ship you your free phone you must live at a residence that can receive mail from the US Post Office. Sorry, but P.O. Boxes cannot be accepted.
In addition to meeting the guidelines above you will also be required to provide proof of your participation in an assistance program, or proof of your income level.
=============== IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD A CELL PHONE, YOU CANNOT HAVE ONE.
PERIOD!!
If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.
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