Lifeline Assistance

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.

Income Based Eligibility

Size of Family Unit	135% of Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2008
1	$14,040
2	$18,900
3	$23,760
4	$28,620
5	$33,480
6	$38,340
7	$43,200
8	$48,060
For each additional person, add	$4,860

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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ATTENTION!

After February 17th, 2009, a television receiver with only an analog broadcast tuner will require a converter box to receive full power over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the Nation's transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before to receive low power, Class A or translator television stations and with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products.

Information about the DTV transition is available from http://www.DTV.gov and from http:/www.dtv2009.gov or 1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009) for information about subsidized coupons for digital-to-analog converter boxes.

 

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