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If you still need to apply, you can apply now at  [LifelineSupport.org](LifelineSupport.org).  \nProof of Eligibility  \nProof of Income  \nTo show your household income is at or less than the amount listed for your state and household size:  \n\n| Household Size | 48 States, DC,\u003Cbr>& Territories | Alaska | Hawaii |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1 person | $21,546 | $26,933 | $24,786 |\n| 2 people | $29,214 | $36,518 | $33,602 |\n| 3 people | $36,882 | $46,103 | $42,417 |\n| 4 people | $44,550 | $55,688 | $51,233 |\n| For each additional person, add | $7,668 | $9,585 | $8,816 |\n\n135% of the 2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines  \nThe federal poverty guidelines are typically updated at the end of January.  \nYour document must include: Here are common examples:  \n1. Your name, or your dependent’s name  \n2. Your annual income  \n3. An issue date within the last 12 months  \n• Your prior year’s state, federal, or Tribal tax return.  \n• Current annual income statement from your job.  \n• A Social Security statement of benefits.  \n• An unemployment or worker’s compensation statement of benefits.  \n• A Federal or Tribal notice letter of participation in General Assistance.  \n• A Divorce Decree or child support award.  \n• An official document with a date in the last 12 months that shows your annual income. Or official documents showing your income for three months in a row. This could be pay stubs that have dates within the last 12 months.  \nAvailable for Public Use  \nProof of Program Participation (SNAP, Medicaid, etc.)  \nTo show you or your dependent participate in a program below:  \n• Medicaid  \n• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)  \n• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)  \n• Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)  \n• Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit  \nYour document must include: Here are common examples:  \n1. Your name, or your dependent’s name  \n2. The name of the program, such as SNAP  \n3. The name of the government, Tribal entity, or program administrator that issued the document  \n4. An issue date within the last 12 months or expiration date in the future  \n• A benefit award letter  \n• A statement of benefits  \n• A benefit verification letter  \n• A screenshot of online benefits portal  \nProof of Tribal Program Participation  \nIf you live on Tribal lands and need to show you or your dependent participate in a program below:  \n• Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance  \n• Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)  \n• Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)  \n• Head Start (only those households meeting its income qualifying standard)  \nYour document must include: Here are common examples:  \n1. Your name, or your child or dependent’s name  \n2. The name of the program, such as FDPIR  \n3. The name of the government, Tribal entity, or program administrator that issued the document  \n4. An issue date within the last 12 months or expiration date in the future  \n• A benefit award letter  \n• A statement of benefits  \n• A benefit verification letter  \n• A screenshot of online benefits portal  \nAvailable for Public Use  \nProof of Identity Proof of Date of Birth  \nYour document must include:  \n1. Your first and last name  \n2. Your date of birth  \nHere are common examples:  \n• A Driver’s license that is not expired  \n• A U.S. birth certificate  \n• A U.S. passport that is not expired  \n• A U.S. government, military, state, or Tribal issued ID that is not expired  \n• A Certificate of Naturalization, Certificate of U.S.  \nCitizenship, or Permanent Resident Card  \nProof of Social Security Number (SSN)  \nYour document must include: Here are common examples:  \n1. Your first and last name  \n2. The last four digits of your SSN  \n• A Social Security Card  \n• A Social Security Benefit Statement (SSA-1099)  \n• A W","cbCaipHszORrawe6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipHszORrawe6","pdf",137566,"English","# Proof of Eligibility\n## Proof of Income\n## Proof of Program Participation (SNAP, Medicaid, etc.)\n## Proof of Tribal Program Participation\n# Proof of Identity\n## Proof of Date of Birth\n## Proof of Social Security Number (SSN)\n## Proof of Tribal Identification Number (Tribal ID)\n# Proof You Are Alive\n# Proof You Are an Emancipated Minor\n# Proof of Address","[{\"question\":\"What documents are needed for proof of income?\",\"answer\":\"Provide documents that show household income is at or below the amount listed for your state and household size, including your name, annual income, and an issue date within the last 12 months. 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