Access Montana participates in the Universal Service Fund, offering reduced rates on basic phone service for qualifying low-income households.
The Lifeline Assistance Program offers a monthly discount on dial tone phone service for eligible low-income residents. Because our coverage area includes the Flathead Indian Reservation, additional discounts may apply.
We Believe
- Everyone deserves access to basic phone service.
- Reliable access to 911 and community resources should never be out of reach.
- A local phone line can mean the difference between staying connected and feeling alone.
Programs That Qualify
(To be eligible, you must be enrolled in one of these:)
- Medicaid
- BIA General Assistance
- Tribally Administered TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
- Head Start (must meet income standards)
- National School Lunch Program (free lunch only)
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
- SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
- Section 8 Housing Assistance
- LIHEAP (Low-Income Energy Assistance Program)
- Income-Based Qualification
Income Based Eligibility
You may also be eligible if your household income is at or below 135% of the federal poverty level.
2025 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Persons in family/household | Poverty guideline |
|---|---|
| 1 | $15,650 |
| 2 | $21,150 |
| 3 | $26,650 |
| 4 | $32,150 |
| 5 | $37,650 |
| 6 | $43,150 |
| 7 | $48,650 |
| 8 | $54,150 |
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,500 for each additional person.