Lifeline Assistance Program

Oregon Telephone Assistance Program (OTAP)

Yes, you can afford telephone or internet service!

Oregon Lifeline, also known as the Oregon Telephone Assistance Program (OTAP), is a federal and state government program that reduces the monthly cost of phone or broadband service for qualifying low-income households.

How do I qualify?

You may qualify for Oregon Lifeline if you receive benefits from one of the following:

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Medicaid
• Federal Public Housing Assistance
• Veterans Pension or Survivors Benefit Program
• Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
• Tribally-administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TTANF)
• Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservation
• Head Start
• Your total household income is at or below 135% of federal poverty guidelines

Note: Federal and state regulations limit the Lifeline benefit to one per household for either phone or broadband service.

How do I apply to get a discount on my monthly phone or broadband bill?

Call the Oregon Public Utility Commission at 1-800-848-4442 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Email puc.rspf@state.or.us

For more information, download the info sheet, or visit Oregon Lifeline – Oregon Telephone Assistance Program (OTAP).

Call us at 503 394-3366 for additional questions.