Does everyone who receives Lifeline or LIHEAP qualify for a USF benefit?
No. While all LIHEAP recipients meet the income eligibility criteria for USF, eligibility for USF is also based on how much you pay for energy each year. Some LIHEAP and Lifeline recipients that are income eligible for USF might not meet this second eligibility requirement. Therefore if you receive LIHEAP or Lifeline benefits and meet the USF income equirements but pay less than the required amount of your household income for electricity or natural gas, you will not receive a USF benefit.
