Enrolled in Medicaid? You likely qualify for a free government phone and free monthly service through the federal Lifeline program and Assurance Wireless. Medicaid is one of the qualifying programs that gets you approved automatically — no income paperwork needed.
The Lifeline program lets you qualify either by household income or by participation in a qualifying program. Medicaid (called Medi-Cal in California) is on that list. If you're already a Medicaid member, you meet the eligibility requirement — you just need to prove your enrollment.
Lifeline is a real, permanent federal benefit — not a scam or a trial. Through Assurance Wireless you get:
Have one of these ready: your Medicaid eligibility/approval letter, a benefit statement, or a current card or document showing your name and that you're actively enrolled. The document should be recent (typically within the last 12 months).
Confirm you're enrolled in Medicaid, gather your proof, check your address is in a covered area (service is available nationwide except Puerto Rico, Alaska, and Hawaii), and submit your application online. One benefit per household.
Start your free Assurance Wireless application on the official partner page — it only takes a few minutes.
Check your eligibility & apply →