Oregon Lifeline (phone and internet help)

Oregon Lifeline combines the federal and state Lifeline programs. In Oregon you apply through Oregon Lifeline or a phone company, not the federal lifelinesupport.org site. It gives a monthly discount of roughly $15 to $24 on phone or internet service (Oregon's own pages list amounts from $15.25 to $24.25), or free wireless service through Access Wireless (888-900-5899). The free plan gives you a SIM card for an unlocked phone, not a phone. People on SNAP or OHP don't need to send documents. Others can qualify with income at or below 135% of federal poverty guidelines, or through SSI and some other programs. One benefit per household. Call 800-848-4442, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.