The pandemic has been stressful for almost everyone. The uncertainty, stress and financial implications for many mean continuing challenges into 2021. Everyone’s favorite cable internet provider ;-) Cox Communications is participating a program to relieve some of the financial stress of the past year and the qualifications are fairly permissive compared to other similar programs so it may be worth looking into.
Cox will credit up to $50 off monthly internet service bills for people who meet any one of the following qualifications:
- Free or Reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Federal Public Housing (including Section 8, Multi-family units, and Public Housing Authorities)
- Pell Grant recipient for current academic year
- Unemployment filing during COVID pandemic (after Feb 29th 2020 and total household income below $99,000 for single filers and $198,000 for joint filers)
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Veterans Pension & Survivors Benefits
- Proof income is 135% or less than federal poverty guidelines (three consecutive paystubs or a tax return). Note: 135% of federal poverty guidelines is approximately $35,000 for a family of four. You can look up the income maximum for your household at: https://www.lifelinesupport.org/do-i-qualify/federal-poverty-guidelines/
- Tribal Programs and proof of living on tribal lands.
Here is the link to learn more and to apply for the discount:
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Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM
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