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QUALIFICATION DIRECTORY

Eligibility & Income Requirements

Find out if you qualify for a Free 5G Apple iPhone under Program-Based Participation or Income-Based Eligibility (135% FPL Guidelines).

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1. Income-Based Eligibility (135% Federal Poverty Guidelines)

You qualify for a Free Government Phone if your total annual household income is at or below 135% of the 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines. Check your household size below:

Household Size 48 Contiguous States & DC Alaska Hawaii
1 Person $20,331 / year $25,407 / year $23,382 / year
2 Persons $27,437 / year $34,290 / year $31,550 / year
3 Persons $34,543 / year $43,173 / year $39,717 / year
4 Persons $41,648 / year $52,056 / year $47,885 / year
Each Add. Person +$7,105 / year +$8,883 / year +$8,168 / year

2. Program-Based Qualification

You automatically qualify if you or any member of your household participates in at least one of these assistance programs:

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SNAP / Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (Food Stamps / EBT)

Includes state EBT programs, CalFresh, and Food Distribution on Indian Reservations (FDIRA).

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Medicaid & Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Active enrollment in state Medicaid, Medi-Cal, or CHIP health insurance coverage.

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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) & SSDI Disability

Receiving federal SSI cash assistance or Social Security Disability benefit payouts.

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Federal Pell Grant Award (Current Academic Year)

Undergraduate college students receiving a Pell Grant qualify for an iPhone 16 / 15 / 14 set.

3. Required Proof Documents Checklist

Prepare One of the Following Documents:

  • ✓ Official Benefit Award Letter (SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Pell Grant)
  • ✓ Recent Pay Stub or State W-2 Form (Showing annual income)
  • ✓ Government-Issued Photo ID (Driver's License, Passport, State ID)
  • ✓ Utility Bill or Lease Agreement (For address verification)
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