Indiana is in better shape that most of the states. It’s government has resisted the urge to spend too much money. Nevertheless, the state has faced more than its fair share of problems.
The devastating floods forced many businesses to close. Lives were thrown into turmoil. On top of that they had even more tornados than usual. More businesses were destroyed. And more lives turned upside down.
Combine these natural tragedies with an unemployment rate of 8.5% and you have a lot of people who need help. The kind of help that Lifeline cell phone service can provide.
Free Cell Phone Providers in Indiana:
Here’s a list of all the Lifeline Assistance free government cell phones in Indiana. They all offer different plans with different numbers of minutes, different refill options, and serve different geographic areas. So click through them all and find the plan that’s best for you.
Access Wireless
American Assistance
Assurance Wireless
Budget Mobile
EnTouch Wireless
Life Wireless
Q-Link Wireless
Safelink Wireless
Terracom Wireless
Tempo Communications
Lifeline Discount Companies in Indiana
If you qualify for Lifeline Assistance, but you find that none of the companies offer free government cell phones where you live, you have another option. The companies below, while not offering free cell phone plans, do offer substantial Lifeline discounts off their regular mobile phone plans in Indiana:
T-Mobile
Lifeline Eligibility in Indiana, for free and discounted programs:
You are eligible if you receive benefits from any of these programs in Indiana:
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps or SNAP)
Medicaid
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8)
Veterans Pension and Survivor’s Benefit.
Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance (BIA)
Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (Tribal TANF)
Tribal Head Start (only those households meeting its income qualifying standard)
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
Residents of Indiana may also qualify if your Total Household Income is at or under 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.