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From: Johnson, Charlotte (Cjohnson mhm.org)
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Date: Thu, 13 May 2021 09:00:32 -0700 (PDT)
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Morning All,
Please review the information below and pass it on to those you think may need this assistance.
Blessings,
Charlotte Johnson, Wesley Nurse
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QuickFacts: The Federal Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program Starts on Wednesday
Monday, May 10, 2021
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May 12, 2021: Affordable broadband internet service for low-income households
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a temporary FCC
program to help families and households struggling to afford broadband internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program opens on May 12th and
provides eligible households:
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Up to $50/month discount for broadband service;
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Up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands; and
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A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider if the household contributes more than $10 but less
than $50 toward the purchase price.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
Who is Eligible?
A household is eligible if a member of the household:
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Participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, or Lifeline;
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Receives benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, or did so in the 2019-2020 school year;
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Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
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Experienced a substantial loss of income due to job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020;
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Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating broadband provider’s existing low-income or COVID-19 program; or
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If the household has an income that is at or below 135% of the Federal
Poverty Guidelines.
Check out www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit for
a Consumer FAQ and other program resources.
Three Ways to Apply
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Contact your preferred
participating broadband provider directly to learn about their application process.
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Go to GetEmergencyBroadband.org to
apply online and to find participating providers near you.
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Call 833-511-0311 for a mail-in application, and return it along with
proof of eligibility to:
Emergency Broadband Support Center
P.O. Box 7081,
London, KY 40742
For more help regarding the Emergency Broadband Benefit program, call 833-511-0311 or find more information about the Emergency Broadband Benefit at www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit.
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| Charlotte Johnson, RN | | | Wesley Nurse |
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