Lifeline Program

"Stay Connected"

Ronan Telephone Company participates in the Universal Service Fund program which offers reduced rates to low-income subscribers for basic telephone service. The low-income assistance offers two programs.

The LinkUp America offsets 1/2 of the initial installation fee to a qualifying applicant.

The Lifeline Assistance Program provides a discount to low-income subscribers on the monthly basic service charge for dial tone. RTC’s local service receive even further discounts because our service area lies within the confines of the Flathead Indian Reservation

To qualify for a discount on your local service you must participate in one of the following programs:

Income Based

Size of Family Unit	135% of Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2011	Programs
1	$14,702	1. Medicaid
2	$19,859	2. BIA General Assistance
3	$25,016	3. Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
4	$30,173	4. Head Start (Income qualifying standard applies)
5	$35,330	5. National School Lunch Program (Free lunch only)
6	$40,487	6. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
7	$45,644	7. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
8	$50,801	8. Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8)
Additional add per person	$5,157	9. Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
		10. Income Based Eligibility