Project Read learners may qualify for Lifeline Service provided by Pacific Bell. Lifeline Service keeps low-income households connected at half the cost of basic residence service. For qualifying households, Lifeline installation and monthly service prices are at least 50% less than basic residence service. Other than price, the service is the same service provided to all Pacific Bell customers.
     To qualify for Lifeline Service, you need to meet three requirements:
     First, your household’s annual gross income—the income before you pay taxes—must be no more than the Lifeline Service income limits. If you have one or two people in your household, the income limit is no more than $19,300. If you have three people in your household, the income limit is $22,800. If you have four people in your household, the income limit is $27,400. If you have more than four people in your household, add $4,600 for each additional person to figure the income limit to qualify for Lifeline Service.
     Second, the household in which you are applying for Universal Lifeline Service is your primary residence and you do not currently have Lifeline service.
     Third, you cannot be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s income tax return.
     For more information, contact Pacific Bell.