Illinois - IL
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Acceptable Subsidies
The standard eligibility programs that may be used as proof of subsidy include Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), 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 Eligibility Database Rejection Overrides
If a customer is rejected by the state eligibility database and can provide proof of their subsidy (but ONLY AWARD LETTERS for SNAP--NO SNAP CARDS), they can still proceed with their application for Lifeline service. SNAP CARDS SUBMITTED AS SUBSIDY PROOF FOR THIS BYPASS OPTION SHOULD BE REJECTED.
See General Rules for more information.
Acceptable Subsidy Proof Examples
Food Stamps Card
Food Stamps Letter
Medicaid Cards
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- Medicaid = MediPlan, Illinois Healthy Women, All Kids
Free School Lunch Award Letter
DHS Referral Letter
- Must list the customer’s name as “Person Being Referred” and have a Lifeline-eligible program listed under “Referred person receives the following services”.
Acceptable ID Examples
- MTD is NOT a privately-owned transit system
- RTA is NOT a privately-owned transit system
