MN Telephone Assistance Plan (TAP) and the Federal Lifeline Program for Residential Customers

You may be eligible for help in paying your telephone bill if your income is at or below federal povery guidelines or if you receive benefits from certain public assistance programs.

Do I Qualify for TAP or Federal Lifeline?

Based on Your Income
You can get Lifeline or MN TAP if your income is 135% or less than the Federal Poverty Guidelines (see table below). The guideline is based on your household size and state. The table below reflects 135% of the 2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines. You may have to show proof of income, like a tax return or three consecutive pay stubs, when you apply for Lifeline.

Including you, how many people live within your household?	Is your income the same or less than the amount listed for your state and household size?
	All 48 States, DC, and Territories (excluding Alaska and Hawaii)	Alaska	Hawaii
1	$20,331	$25,394	$23,369
2	$27,594	$34,479	$31,725
3	$34,857	$42,565	$40,082
4	$42,120	$52,650	$48,438
5	$49,383	$61,736	$56,795
6	$56,646	$70,821	$65,151
7	$63,909	$79,907	$73,508
8	$71,172	$88,992	$81,864
If there are more than 8, add this amount for each extra person:	Add $7,263	Add $9,086	Add $8,357

Note: The Federal Poverty Guidelines are adjusted annually, and the above chart reflects the guidelines for 2024.

Based on if You Use SNAP, Medicaid, or Other Programs
You can get Lifeline if you (or someone in your household) participate in one of these programs:

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps
• Medicaid
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
• Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit

You may have to show proof of participation, like a benefit letter or official document, when you apply for Lifeline

For more information and to request an application please contact:
Wikstrom Telephone Co. Inc.: 218-436-5231