Qualify for Free Phone Service via VA Pension Benefits
Veterans Pension and Survivor Benefits provide income support to wartime veterans and their families. If you receive these benefits, you are pre-qualified for the Lifeline and ACP programs.
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How VA Benefits Ensure Your Connectivity
Eligibility through the Veterans Pension, or the Survivor Benefits program for qualified spouses and children, is instantly recognized for both Lifeline and ACP. This special status avoids the complex application process required for general low-income verification.
Veteran Priority Status
Qualification is automatic if you receive the VA Income-Based Pension or Survivor Benefits.
Dual Program Access
Your VA status ensures access to both Lifeline and the ACP maximum discount.
Free Phone Service
Get connected with a free plan and potentially a free mobile device through our partners.
Required Documentation
To complete your enrollment using VA Pension Benefits, you will generally need:
- Proof of Identity (e.g., Driver’s License or SSN).
- Current VA Pension or Survivor Benefits Award Letter.
- A valid service address.
*The VA must show the specific benefit program name (Pension or Survivor Benefit) on the official document.
MILITARY TESTIMONIALS
Hear From Veterans and Military Families
Honoring Our Service
“My Veteran Pension status made me instantly eligible. It’s comforting to see a process that respects veterans by making essential communication services easy to access.”
– Thomas F., Veteran, Georgia
Survivor Benefits Qualified
“I qualify through my late husband’s Survivor Benefits. It was straightforward to upload my documentation and get our household connected with a free plan.”
– Clara V., Survivor, Ohio
Essential for VA Appointments
“Having a reliable phone and service is essential for managing my VA appointments. The process here was fast and verified my eligibility status quickly.”
– Richard Z., Veteran, Arizona
Quick Qualification
“The VA status takes all the guesswork out of qualifying. Just provide the letter and you’re set. This is a hassle-free route to a great, free service.”
– Jason B., Veteran, Michigan
Big Savings for Seniors
“This program is a wonderful benefit for older veterans. The free service allows me to save my fixed income for prescriptions and other necessities.”
– Eleanor C., Veteran, Florida
Honoring Our Service
“My Veteran Pension status made me instantly eligible. It’s comforting to see a process that respects veterans by making essential communication services easy to access.”
– Thomas F., Veteran, Georgia
Survivor Benefits Qualified
“I qualify through my late husband’s Survivor Benefits. It was straightforward to upload my documentation and get our household connected with a free plan.”
– Clara V., Survivor, Ohio
Essential for VA Appointments
“Having a reliable phone and service is essential for managing my VA appointments. The process here was fast and verified my eligibility status quickly.”
– Richard Z., Veteran, Arizona
Quick Qualification
“The VA status takes all the guesswork out of qualifying. Just provide the letter and you’re set. This is a hassle-free route to a great, free service.”
– Jason B., Veteran, Michigan
Big Savings for Seniors
“This program is a wonderful benefit for older veterans. The free service allows me to save my fixed income for prescriptions and other necessities.”
– Eleanor C., Veteran, Florida
Ready to Get Started?
Use your VA Pension or Survivor Benefits status to instantly verify eligibility and start your enrollment for a free mobile device and service plan today.
VA Pension & Free Mobile Service FAQs
The Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefits programs are listed as automatic qualifying criteria for the federal Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Receiving these benefits demonstrates low-income status, simplifying your application.
You must provide an official document such as a current or prior year’s Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits award letter, or a Statement of Benefits from the VA, clearly showing the program name and dated within the last 12 months.
Yes. Qualification through the VA Pension program makes the entire eligible household eligible for the Lifeline and ACP benefits. However, only one combined discount is allowed per household.
No. The Lifeline and ACP benefits are telecommunication subsidies and are entirely separate from your Veterans Pension, Survivor Benefits, or any other VA assistance. Your qualification will not impact the amount or status of your VA payments.
Yes. The combined Lifeline and ACP subsidy typically allows qualifying beneficiaries to receive both a free mobile device (depending on provider stock) and a free monthly service plan, often including unlimited data, talk, and text.