DSS-2435R (Rev. 10-2021)
Economic and Family Services
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Getting Help with Your Telephone Bill
If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Food and Nutrition Services, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing (Sec. 8
Housing Assistance), or Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit you may be eligible for a local telephone service discount.
Lifeline provides recipients a discount on monthly telephone service purchased from participating providers. Recipients can
also purchase discounted broadband from participating providers. Discounts will apply to stand-alone broadband, bundled
voice-broadband packages, either fixed or mobile and stand-alone voice service. The Link-Up Program allows recipients who
are Native Americans residing on federally recognized tribal lands a discount toward the cost of connecting local telephone
service. Households interested in these services must contact their telephone company to apply.
Your Signature and Statement of Understanding
I understand that my signature authorizes federal, state, and local officials to contact other persons or organizations
to verify the information I have provided. Do not lie or hide information to get benefits that your household should
not get. I have given correct information on the citizenship/immigration status of all individuals applied for. If a law
enforcement officer requests the address, social security numbers, or photographs in your file to assist in locating
fugitive felons or probation/parole violators, the agency must provide this information. I will report lottery and/or
gambling winnings in the amount of $3,750 more. I am aware all household members will lose eligibility to receive
Food and Nutrition Services.
Any member who intentionally breaks any of the rules, may not be able to get Food and Nutrition Services for one
year for the first violation, two years for second the violation, and permanently for third the violation. If a court of law
finds you guilty of using or receiving benefits in a transaction involving the sale of a controlled substance, you will
not be eligible for benefits for two years for the first violation, and permanently for the second violation. You may
also be fined up to $250,000 and/or jailed up to 20 years. If court ordered, you may also be ineligible from the Food
and Nutrition Services program for an additional 18 months. If a court finds you guilty of having trafficked benefits
for $500 or more, or trading benefits for firearms, ammunition or explosives you will be permanently ineligible for
Food and Nutrition Services. If you use your food assistance benefits to buy nonfood items, trade, or sell your
benefits, pay on credit accounts, take someone’s EBT card without authorization or let someone use yours, you will
lose your benefits. If you give false information about your identity or residence in order to get Food and Nutrition
Services in more than one place, you will not get Food and Nutrition Services for 10 years. If you have a Food and
Nutrition Services claim arise against you, we will give your answers and Social Security Numbers to federal and
state agencies, as well as private claims collection agencies, to collect the overpayment. All eligibility procedures
are strictly supported by the Food and Nutrition Services policies. The other programs time limits or requirements
do not affect your Food and Nutrition Services benefits. Your household may not be denied food assistance
because your household has been denied benefits from other programs.
I acknowledge that I have received an explanation of my right to an income deduction for Food and Nutrition
Services benefits for any of the following items: Child/adult care expenses, medical expenses, shelter expenses,
utility expenses, and operational expenses for self-employment. I understand that if I fail to report or verify any of
the above listed expenses, I will give up my right to receive a deduction for these expense(s).
*YOU MUST SIGN AND FILL OUT THE INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE RETURNING*
Your Signature or Authorized Representative ____________________________Date Signed ____________
Witness Signature (if signature is an X) _________________________________Date Signed ____________
First Name _________________________Middle Initial________ Last Name____________________________
Residence Address (House/Apt. #, Street)
_________________________________________City__________________ State_____ Zip Code _________
Mailing Address (if different from Residence Address)
_________________________________________ City__________________ State_____ Zip Code _________
Home Phone ______________________Cell Phone _______________________ Message Number___________________
Telephone Company Provider _______________________________ Language you speak __________________________
For information regarding the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative contact your local Health Department or call the DHHS Customer Service Center
at 1-800-662-7030. For information regarding services provided for Healthy Marriages contact your local agency.
**AGENCY USE ONLY **
Caseworker Signature________________________________ Date of Interview_____________ Telephone Office Visit
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