Individuals enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid), Public Employees Benefits Board, and School Employees Benefits Board coverage - and those accessing behavioral health services - will not experience a disruption in care due to the federal government shutdown. In addition, health care providers will continue to be paid for the services they provide. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and share updates if anything changes.
Learn about Lifeline phone services available for income eligible individuals.
Lifeline is the Federal Communications Commission’s program to make communications services accessible to low-income consumers in Washington State. Lifeline provides subscribers a discount on monthly telephone service, broadband Internet access service, or voice-broadband bundled service purchased from participating providers.
Lifeline is available to eligible, low-income consumers in every state, commonwealth, territory, and on Tribal lands. You can get Lifeline if your income is 135% or less than the federal poverty guidelines. The guideline is based on household size and state of residence. You may also qualify if you or someone in your household gets SNAP, Apple Health (Medicaid), or assistance from other federal programs. Learn more about eligibility requirements for Lifeline services.
You can only receive one Lifeline subsidy per household. You must choose whether you want the subsidy applied to a landline or cell phone. View the steps required to receive a Lifeline discount.
The following Lifeline service providers are active in Washington:
Email: Lifeline support center
Phone: 1-800-234-9473
