A friend of mine said if you had HEAP in the past, you can qualify for SafeLink.  Its one phone per household.  You don’t have to provide any proof if you check HEAP.   This is great if you know someone who can’t afford a cell phone.  You automatically get 60 minutes a month for free for a year.

For example, if you live in NY, through SafeLink Wireless’ Lifeline Service you can receive:

• A FREE SafeLink Wireless phone
• A FREE cellular plan that gives you 68 Minutes every month

You qualify for Lifeline Service in your area if…

1. You already participate in one of the following assistance programs:
   • Family Assistance
   • Food Stamps
   • Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
   • Medicaid
   • Safety Net Assistance
   • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
   • Veteran’s Disability Pension
   • Veteran’s Surviving Spouse Pension

1. Lifeline Benefits is part of a program that was created by the government to provide discounted or free telephone service to income-eligible consumers. To help bring you this important benefit, SafeLink Wireless is proud to offer Lifeline Service. Through our Lifeline Service you will receive FREE cellular service, a FREE cell phone, and FREE Minutes every month! SafeLink Wireless Service does not cost anything – there are no contracts, no recurring fees and no monthly charges.Any Minutes you do not use will roll-over. Features such as caller ID, call waiting and voicemail are all also included with your service. If you need additional Minutes, you can buy TracFone Airtime Cards at any TracFone retailer Walmart, Walgreens, Family Dollar, etc). SafeLink Airtime Cards will be available soon.Your exact benefits, including the number of free Minutes you will receive, depend on the state you live in. Please enter your ZIP code to get the details for your state.