Ohio - OH

Acceptable Subsidies

The standard eligibility programs that may be used as proof of subsidy include Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)/Ohio Works First, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Food Stamps, Medicaid, National Free School Lunch Program, Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA), and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

State-Specific Eligibility Programs

• General Assistance including Disability Assistance
• Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)

Low Income Eligibility Threshold

• 150% of Federal Poverty Level Guidelines

See General Rules for more information.

UNACCEPTABLE Subsidy Proof Examples

• This card is issued to participants of a non-Lifeline-eligible state-subsidized child care program to pay their child care provider.

Acceptable Subsidy Proof Examples

Food Stamps Cards

• New Card

Food Stamps Awards Letter

Food Stamps Benefits Check

• Both check and stub must be uploaded and the warrant numbers must match

Medicaid Cards

Medicaid Award Letter

Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)

• OHIO ONLY - Does not have to show an amount to prove eligibility
• Must be dated within the past 7 years.

• Must have "DI" at the end of the document number.
• Does not have to show an amount to prove eligibility

TANF Approval Letter

LIHEAP

• Must show PIPP line item

• Must show PIPP line item

Acceptable ID Examples