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Universal Service Fund
Low Income/Disabled Assistance and Link-Up are
state and federal support programs that help qualified people get a
discount on their monthly local telephone bill. The Missouri Universal
Service Fund was established on March 31, 2002 to help low-income and
disabled Missourians receive additional discounts for basic local
telephone service. You may qualify for a discount on your monthly
telephone bill if you are receiving low income or disability benefits
under certain programs.
- Low Income Assistance
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Provides discounts up to $13.50 per month depending on your local phone company.
- Disabled Assistance
- Provides discounts up to $3.50 per month depending on your local phone company.
- Link-Up
- Under this program, qualified low income individuals may receive a 50% reduction (up to $30) on initial telephone connection charges.
You may be eligible if you participate in any of these programs:
- Food Stamps
- Medicaid
- Low Income/Home Energy Assistance Programs
- Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance
- National School Lunch Program's free lunch program
- Disabled benefits
For more information:
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TELEPHONE COMPANY