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Telephone Assistance Plan
This program can help you pay your monthly telephone bill if you have a limited income. You can get $10 added to your telephone bill account each month. You can also get $9.25 added to your account every month through Lifeline. Lifeline is a government program that helps people with limited income pay for phone services. An extra $25 is available if you live on a reservation or Tribal land.
How do I apply?
To find out how to apply, please contact your local telephone company or the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission's Consumer Affairs Office at 1-800-657-3782.
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Get Help from a Benefits Enrollment Center
Start Enrollment or Ask Questions
A Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) can offer you personal, one-on-one assistance as you navigate program eligibility and look to apply. With support from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the BEC can help you apply for an enroll in all of the benefits you may be missing out on.

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