People on Medicaid can still get phone benefits after ACP ends [Video]

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) has helped many Americans with low incomes get discounts on internet and cell service. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) runs the ACP, which provides discounts for broadband internet and devices to people with low incomes. Funding for the ACP runs out at the end of April.

Jackie texted VERIFY to ask us if people on Medicaid will retain their phone benefits through Safelink, a low-cost cell carrier, after the ACP ends.

THE QUESTION

Will people on Medicaid retain their phone benefits when the ACP ends?

THE SOURCES

THE ANSWER

Yes, people on Medicaid can retain their phone benefits when the ACP ends, but they will have to apply for a separate program called Lifeline to do so if they aren’t already on it.

WHAT WE FOUND

While people on Medicaid will lose any discounts on …