Connect to the Internet, Increase Telehealth Opportunities
Patients and providers can maximize cost savings on internet bills. Learn more by visiting GetInternet.gov. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and Lifeline are federal government programs that help eligible households pay for internet services and internet connected devices. Eligible families who pair their benefit with one of the partnered internet providers can receive high-speed internet at no cost. Households may be eligible to receive both the ACP and Lifeline programs, and combine with other state and local benefits where available.
Who is eligible?
Eligibility for ACP and Lifeline programs is based on income or meeting other criteria. Individuals and families are automatically eligible if they belong to programs such as:
SNAP
Medicaid
Federal Public Housing Assistance
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits
Tribal-specific assistance programs
Other
How to apply?
For the Affordable Connectivity Program, eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or by using an online or mail-in application. To apply for Lifeline, households can apply online, by mail, or through a phone or internet company.
