Free Cell Phones for Medicare Recipients
I have a friend that is 68 years old and he is currently on Medicare. Since he is retired, his only source of income is from Social Security which does not pay him a lot. He needs all the financial help he can get from the government. This includes getting subsidized housing and food stamps. Recently, he also found out that he could get a free cell phone based on his income.
The free cell phone program called Lifeline Assistance is an FCC mandated government program that helps people that are living 135 to 150 percent below the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The free phones that are provided are not fancy phones like Android or iPhone but they do have the basic necessary features that a regular cell phone would have. Along with a free cell phone, you would also get up to 250 minutes of airtime per month, voice mail, call waiting, and caller ID. 250 minutes is not a lot of minutes because the purpose of these phones is to allow people to make necessary emergency calls. Even if you don’t have any minutes, you can always dial 911 for real emergencies anytime. There are several companies that provide free cell phones. The three companies are Safelink Wireless, Assurance Wireless, and ReachOut Wireless. These companies may or may not be operating in your state so you have to check their website to see if they operate in your state.
To apply for the free cell phone you can find an application at the wireless provider’s website. When submitting your application, you have to provide proof of your income which would qualify you for a free phone. Every year that you plan on staying on the program, you have to resubmit income verification otherwise your free cell phone service will be terminated. You could then opt to continue to pay regular rates in order to use the cell phone service.
If you wanted more than the free 250 minutes and text message allotment, you could purchase additional minutes from the wireless provider. The additional minutes are generally pretty cheap. Not all Medicare recipients can get a free cell phone as the free phone service is based on income. However, since many Medicare recipients have low income, they will probably qualify for a free cell phone.
Hello, My name is Sherry and I am wondering what I need to do to get my Aunt a Safelink Wireless phone. She is all alone,My Uncle passed this past year and My Aunt is left all alone.My Uncle always took care of the bills and My Aunt is not accustomed to do this, especially with what meager means she now has to get by on. I have to call her every month to let her know her phone is cut off. She is a prideful woman, who has never had to have any assistance,but she really needs one of these Safelink phones. Her health is failing badly. She has fallen twice and one occasion broke her knees and the other time her hip and shoulder, both times she had to lay for hours before getting any help. Please tell me what I need to do to get her one of these phones? Thank you ever so much,Sherry
Hello Sherry,
I was on Medicaid when I got my first FREE cell phone, not a lot to write home about. I could call and text and take snapshots and it had 500MB of data, which was just cover pages. Not Audio/Video.. I was happy with my phone, until 2017 when Q-Link de-enrolled me.. I lost my phone prior to that and found it about 2 weeks ago.. And have been trying to get back my account and service.. to no avail.. I am now only on Medicare, and I sure hope I can get a phone.. Being in Texas was the problem with Medicaid…
I have safe link and they are not that good when something goes wrong with they phone it is very hard to get it fixed or replace I have had trouble with mine for 2 months now and they still have not fixed it
Hello saw your site about the free cell phones for medicare recipients , well my son is a medicare recipients where does he go to recieve this free cell phone , thank you concern father .
I am on S.S.D.I. and Medicaid, and have heard of an offer of free cell phones.
I have no other income, might I avail myself of these offers?
Richard Brubaker.
I really need help with a free cell phone through Safelink. Is their any way you can help me. I’m a cancer patient on disability can’t walk at present having a few issues with my left leg. Please respond back , Tky very much!
I am a medicare recipient.
I was trying to get some information about how to get a free phone
looking for a free cellphone i don,t work am retired veteran need a cellphone . hope u can help me.
robert j little need a cellphone so i can made call to my doctor.amveteran.i can not work . i ben out of work for 7yrs now hope u canhelp me out with a cellphone.please
I was wondering what cell phone companies offer a free cell phone to Medicare recipients. My husband and myself are on Social Security Disability and I am the only one with the Medicare. I cannot afford an added bill since my daughter and her 3 children (all under 11 yrs old) have no income and we have been supporting them for most of the children’s lives. Please help me in trying to get one of these phones. Thank you, Barbara
I am on S.S.D.I. and medicaid, is it possible to avail myself of the cell phones in question?
I have a brother that is 68 years old and is mentally challenged and I would like to get him a free cell phone. he draws Social Security. What do I need to do?
I am supposed to receive a free smart phone since I am on Medicare. when will I get this free smart phone?
i need a new phone mine does not work any more
how big a comment do you want a damn book i do not do books i need a new phone and im at my wits end please stop screwing around with me
i need a phone and i need help thank you louis pinto.
from louis pinto- i need a new phone and soon mine is not working right. please answer me.
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how do I get one of this for a 76 year old senior He is on medicare and social security. after board and room he has $63 left for other needs
Nov.28-2018. Hi dears: Im very old man.73. My problem’s,my SS income is only to cover my Apt. rent every month and,I was using Metro PCS phone paying 40 dollars every months but,I have it canceled for insuficient income to make payments then,I need a free phone because,still I have family and,I need stay in contact with.Thanks.Happy Christmass 2018 for all.
Do a google search for free government phone. You may have to select the state you live in. Be advised that there are income limits in order to qualify for the free phone.
how do i go about requesting a free phone
My brother has a TracFone but I saw the free government phone program and thought he would benefit from that instead of what he has now. What plan would accept his TracFone, or will they altogether give him a new phone? Can they transfer his old phone number?
I am on SSDI due to Narcolepsy not treated and multiple auto accidents and imcompetent medical doctors here in the United States. I am Medicare also but I could be working and making a life for myself as a RN but this country would rather see citizens down and out and dirt poor with the worse healthcare system due to GREED, BOTOX and our growing DRUG ADDICT situation due to parents not caring for the kids they decide to birth rather than abort. I want free everything I can get my greedy hands on and screw everyone. I walk proud and poor on SSDI and Medicare and losey health care and i am in my 50’s. DEMOCRACY at it’s finest
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT FREE CELL PHONE FOR SENOURS
Looking to get a Safelink phone for my 86 year old mother.