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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. Within the boundaries of
the Flathead Indian Reservation, further dis-
counts apply for RTC's local service.
*You
must notify Ronan Telephone Co.
if you are removed from the program. |
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Size of Family
Unit |
135% of Federal
Poverty Guidelines
for 2008 |
|
1 |
$14,621 |
|
2 |
$19,670 |
|
3 |
$24,719 |
|
4 |
$29,768 |
|
5 |
$34,817 |
|
6 |
$39,866 |
|
7 |
$44,915 |
|
8 |
$49,964 |
For each additional
person, add
|
$5,049 |
Income Based Eligibility
The Poverty Guidelines change each year.
They are issued in February, in the Federal Register, by the
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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