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LTCW delivers impact through building digital support capacity within community-based clinics and offering statewide assistance through its hotline and website.  \nLTCW Hotline and Website  \nThe LTCW Hotline offers one-on-one coaching from trained Digital Navigators to help individuals navigate healthcare platforms, social service websites, online application forms, and essential digital tasks effectively.  \n• To reach the Hotline, call 866-757-1832, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.  \n• Multilingual support is available in 100+ languages and the service is open to all Washington residents.  \n[LinktoCareWA.org](LinktoCareWA.org) offers multilingual articles, videos, and resources to support digital access and literacy, with practical guidance on using healthcare tools, accessing devices, and staying safe online.  \nWhat is Lifeline?  \nLifeline is a federal program dedicated to making phone and internet service more affordable for low-income households.  \nThis benefit provides eligible consumers with a monthly discount of up to $9.25. Consumers living on Tribal lands are eligible for an enhanced discount of up to $34.25 per month.  \nHow LTCW Hotline supports Lifeline applications   \n• Trusted guidance through application  \n• Assistance with identifying supporting materials  \n• Assistance with denial letter  \n• Mail Lifeline resources at no cost  \n• Follow-up support calls  \n• Troubleshooting  \n• Multilingual support – over 100 languages/dialects supported  \n• No time limit for phone calls  \n• Agents assist directly with 1-2 applications per week on average  \nCall the LTCW Hotline for assistance: 866-757-1832  \nMonday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, available to all Washington residents  \nHow to qualify for Lifeline? 2  \nNOTE: A valid Social Security Number (SSN) is required for the application. (A head of household may apply without a SSN, if their child/dependent has one)  \nParticipation by an adult or their child/dependent in a government assistance program such as:  \n• Medicaid  \n• SNAP  \n• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)  \n• Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit  \n• Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)  \n• Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance  \n• Tribal Head Start  \n• Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF)  \n• Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations  \n• If the applicant’s household income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines  \nHow to apply for Lifeline? 6  \nOnline  \nLog in or create a new account to complete the Lifeline application online.  \n• The application will generate an applicant ID tied to the applicant and the application.  \n• An email will be sent 15–30 minutes after the applicant submits their application, with instructions on how to check the application status online in 2–3 weeks.  \nIf the applicant has a disability and needs assistance with the Lifeline application, they can contact the Lifeline Support Center at (800) 234-9473.  \nHow to apply for Lifeline? 6  \nMail  \nPrint a Lifeline application form in English or Spanish. Complete the form and send it with copies of proof documentation to the following address:  \nLifeline Support Center  \nPO Box 1000  \nHorseheads, NY 14845  \nOnce the paper application is delivered and received, Lifeline has up to two weeks to process the application.  \nLifeline will also send the applicant:  \n• a letter verifying receipt of application  \n• instructions on how to check application status online or by phone  \nLTCW Digital Navigators can send paper applications in  \nthe mail.  \nHelpful Forms  \nQualifying Households: what if multiple people live in the same household?  \n•  English  \n• Spanish  \nRecertification Form: how to ","cbCain9t49PiPW9p","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCain9t49PiPW9p","pdf",337884,19,"English","# Link to Care WA\n## LTCW Hotline and Website\n# What is Lifeline?\n# How LTCW Hotline supports Lifeline applications\n# How to qualify for Lifeline\n## Required SSN note\n## Eligibility via assistance programs and income\n# How to apply for Lifeline\n## Online\n## Mail\n# Helpful Forms and Instructions\n## Qualifying Households\n## Recertification Form\n## Online and Paper Instructions\n# What’s Next?","[{\"question\":\"What is Link to Care WA (LTCW) and what support does it provide?\",\"answer\":\"LTCW is a program that improves digital equity by offering digital navigation resources through community clinics and statewide assistance via a hotline and website. 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