Federal Communications Commission offers an emergency broadband benefit

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Federal Communications Commission offers an emergency broadband benefit

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) offers an emergency broadband benefit. The benefit is for households who struggle to pay for internet services during the pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, and virtual classrooms.

Emergency broadband benefit grant details

A discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households.
Up to $75 per month for households on Tribal lands.
Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute $10-$50 toward the purchase price.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
For more info visit the website.

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HCA purchases health care for more than 2.5 million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid), the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program, the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program, and the COFA Islander Health Care Program. As the largest health care purchaser in the state, we lead the effort to transform health care, helping ensure Washington residents have access to better health and better care at a lower cost.

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