The Social Security Administration is promoting a program through the Federal Communication Commission that is helping reduce the costs of internet access to individuals and families.
Jack Myers with Social Security indicates the Affordable Connectivity Program provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households.
Other discounts include a $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands and a one-time discount of up to $100 toward purchasing a laptop, desktop, or tablet from participating providers - with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50. Myers notes any household with an individual who receives Supplemental Security Income is eligible to receive discounted internet service through the ACP.
Myers also notes if nobody in your HH gets SSI, you may still be eligible if your household participates in other assistance programs such as SNAP benefits, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, WIC benefits, Lifeline, and more.
Myers adds you can also qualify if your household income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines
For more information, you can visit their website at www.getinternet.gov or just go to fcc.gov and look for it. You can also e-mail them at ACPinfo@fcc.gov or call 877-384-2575.
