Life change guide

I'm experiencing homelessness

Find help with food, health coverage, housing, and phone service if you're experiencing homelessness. Apply for free benefits.

Programs that can help

SNAPUSDA Food and Nutrition ServiceSNAP gives monthly benefits on an EBT card to help households with low income buy food.MedicaidCenters for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesMedicaid is free or low-cost health coverage run by each state with federal funding, for children, adults, pregnant people, older adults and people with disabilities.LifelineFCC / Universal Service Administrative CompanyLifeline is a federal program that may give households with low income a discount on phone or internet service.Section 8US Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentHousing Choice Vouchers, often called Section 8, help families with low income pay rent for a home they find in the private market.

Offers that can help

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ClearLine Wireless

4.3(5,310 reviews)

Phone plansSponsored

Free unlimited talk and text with Lifeline

Qualify through SNAP, Medicaid or SSI and get a free smartphone plan.

Check Lifeline plans

On ClearLine Wireless's secure site

Cost: $0/month
Best for: SNAP or Medicaid households
Setup: Free SIM, keep your number

Pros and details

Pros

Unlimited talk and text
4.5 GB data included
No contract or credit check

Good to know

Lifeline is limited to one discount per household.