Assistance Programs
Oregon Lifeline
Oregon Lifeline is a federal and state government program that reduces the monthly cost of phone or broadband service for qualifying low-income Oregon households. If you qualify, you could get one of the following benefits of the program with a participating service provider in your area:
- Receive a discount on your phone bill of up to $15.25 per month
- Receive a discount on your broadband bill of up to $19.25 per month
Federal and state regulations limit the Lifeline benefit to one person per household for phone or broadband service. Discount amounts are subject to change. Please contact the PUC or check their website for the most up to date information.
How To Qualify
You may automatically qualify for Oregon Lifeline if you receive one of the following benefits:
No Documentation Required:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Security Income
- WIC Nutrition Program
Documentation Required:
- Federal Public Housing Assistance
- Veterans or Survivors Pension Benefit
- Total household income is at or below 135 percent of federal poverty guidelines*
View a listing of the required documentation.
Questions?
Contact the Oregon Public Utility Commission
Phone 1-800-848-4442
Email puc.rspf@state.or.us
Phone hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
